BambuddyvsShinobi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bambuddy | Shinobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 22 in 3D Printing | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 3 194 | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +192 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 97 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1b1-daily.20261028 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | — |
Which one should you pick?
Bambuddy scores 68/100 against 66/100 for Shinobi, so it is the safer default.
Bambuddy ships more often: 97 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, Bambuddy is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Bambuddy is growing faster right now (+192 stars in 30 days).
Bambuddy details →Shinobi details →