CaddyvsScreenTinker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Caddy | ScreenTinker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Web Servers | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 78 540 | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 478 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.11.7 · 3 Oct 2026 | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Caddy scores 90/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Caddy.
If you want the quickest setup, Caddy is easier to run; ScreenTinker needs more configuration.
Caddy is growing faster right now (+2 478 stars in 30 days).
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