dockpanelvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dockpanel | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 27 in Server Management | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 983 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.242.1 · 9 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
dockpanel and Shiny Server score the same (57/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
dockpanel ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, dockpanel is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
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