HindsightvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hindsight | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 55 489 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 442 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Hindsight scores 85/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Hindsight ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Hindsight is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Hindsight is growing faster right now (+3 442 stars in 30 days).
Hindsight details →Shiny Server details →