LibreOffice (LinuxServer.io)vsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LibreOffice (LinuxServer.io) | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #27 of 46 in Document Management | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 149 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 0 |
| Latest release | 25.8.7.3-r0-ls8 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dockerfile | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Shiny Server scores 57/100 against 53/100 for LibreOffice (LinuxServer.io), so it is the safer default.
LibreOffice (LinuxServer.io) ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, LibreOffice (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
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