ConvertXvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ConvertX | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 19 222 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +176 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.19.0 · 26 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
ConvertX scores 74/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
ConvertX ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, ConvertX is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
ConvertX is growing faster right now (+176 stars in 30 days).
ConvertX details →Shiny Server details →