hadoopvsScreenTinker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| hadoop | ScreenTinker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 1 in Distributed Systems | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 242 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +33 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
hadoop scores 76/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for hadoop.
If you want the quickest setup, ScreenTinker is easier to run; hadoop needs more configuration.
hadoop is growing faster right now (+33 stars in 30 days).
hadoop details →ScreenTinker details →