# MeiliSearch vs Shiny Server

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

| | MeiliSearch | Shiny Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 41 in Search Engines | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 59 699 ✓ | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +311 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.56.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

MeiliSearch scores 82/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.

MeiliSearch ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.

If you want the quickest setup, MeiliSearch is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.

MeiliSearch is growing faster right now (+311 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MeiliSearch](https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/meilisearch.md)
- [Shiny Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server.md)

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