# CloudPanel vs Shiny Server

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

| | CloudPanel | Shiny Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 10 in Control Panel | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 899 ✓ | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.5.4 · 1 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | — | Other |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

CloudPanel scores 58/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.

CloudPanel ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.

If you want the quickest setup, CloudPanel is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.

CloudPanel is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CloudPanel](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudpanel) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudpanel.md)
- [Shiny Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloudpanel-vs-shiny-server