exovsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| exo | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 25 in LLM Inference | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 48 082 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +447 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.0.71 · 23 Apr 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
exo scores 76/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
exo ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, exo is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
exo is growing faster right now (+447 stars in 30 days).
exo details →Shiny Server details →