Frappe LMSvsShinobi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Frappe LMS | Shinobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Learning Management System | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 3 350 | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +96 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.68.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | — |
Which one should you pick?
Shinobi scores 66/100 against 65/100 for Frappe LMS, so it is the safer default.
Frappe LMS ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, Frappe LMS is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Frappe LMS is growing faster right now (+96 stars in 30 days).
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