# Viseron vs Zero

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Viseron | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 3 670 ✓ | 1 768 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +121 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 | v0.11.0 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Viseron scores 70/100 against 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.

Viseron is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Viseron](https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/viseron.md)
- [Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/viseron-vs-zero