# frappe_docker vs Shields

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

| | frappe_docker | Shields |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Docker | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 2 612 | 27 334 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +38 | +128 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.1.1 · 19 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Shields scores 80/100 against 66/100 for frappe_docker, so it is the safer default.

frappe_docker ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.

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

Shields is growing faster right now (+128 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [frappe_docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappedocker.md)
- [Shields](https://selfhost.directory/project/shields) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shields.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappedocker-vs-shields