ListmonkvsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Listmonk | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 106 in Email | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 24 026 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +460 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.2.0 · 26 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Listmonk and Shields score the same (80/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Listmonk ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; Listmonk needs more configuration.
Listmonk is growing faster right now (+460 stars in 30 days).
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