# crowdsec vs shinysdr

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

| | crowdsec | shinysdr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 78 in Security | #3 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 15 361 ✓ | 1 144 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +414 ✓ | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.8.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

crowdsec scores 76/100 against 48/100 for shinysdr, so it is the safer default.

crowdsec ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for shinysdr.

If you want the quickest setup, crowdsec is easier to run; shinysdr needs more configuration.

crowdsec is growing faster right now (+414 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [crowdsec](https://selfhost.directory/project/crowdsec) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/crowdsec.md)
- [shinysdr](https://selfhost.directory/project/shinysdr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shinysdr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/crowdsec-vs-shinysdr