Does Viseron send my camera footage to the cloud?
No. The project describes Viseron as a self-hosted, local-only NVR and AI computer vision tool.
Viseron: Local-Only NVR with AI Detection
Viseron is a self-hosted, local-only NVR with object detection, motion detection and face recognition for keeping an eye on your home.
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| Requirement | Viseron | Frigate | ZoneMinder | Scrypted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM | x86 + ARM |
| Price | Free | Free + Frigate+ | Free | Free + NVR |
| Containers | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) | 1 (app only) |
| Database | SQLite / PostgreSQL | SQLite | MySQL / MariaDB | file only |
| Runtime | Python | Python | C++ / PHP | Node |
| Install options | Docker only | Docker only | Docker + Linux | Docker + Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Clients | – | – | iOSAndroidmacOSWindowsLinux | iOSAndroidmacOSWindows |
Common questions
How do I install Viseron?
Start a Docker container and edit the configuration file from the built-in web interface. The documentation walks you through it.
What can Viseron detect?
The project lists object detection, motion detection and face recognition among its features. Each capability is a component you enable in the…
Where do I find the available components?
Use the Component Explorer on the Viseron documentation site. You can also ask for help on the project's Discord server.
Alternatives to Viseron
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Frigate
Local AI object detection, RTSP camera support, and native Home Assistant integration with no cloud required.
Free + Frigate+x86 + ARMPython
ZoneMinder
A full surveillance suite that captures, analyses, records and monitors CCTV and security cameras attached to a Linux machine.
Freex86 + ARMC++ / PHP