Argo CDvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 498 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +273 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Argo CD is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Argo CD is growing faster right now (+273 stars in 30 days).
Argo CD details →Shiny Server details →