# MunkiReport vs Shields

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

| | MunkiReport | Shields |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 55/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 11 in Device Management | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 408 | 27 333 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +127 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.8.2 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Shields scores 80/100 against 55/100 for MunkiReport, so it is the safer default.

MunkiReport ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.

If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; MunkiReport needs more configuration.

Shields is growing faster right now (+127 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [MunkiReport](https://selfhost.directory/project/munkireport) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/munkireport.md)
- [Shields](https://selfhost.directory/project/shields) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shields.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/munkireport-vs-shields