# MyDuck Server vs Shinobi

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

| | MyDuck Server | Shinobi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #30 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 594 ✓ | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | — |

## Which one should you pick?

Shinobi scores 66/100 against 49/100 for MyDuck Server, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [MyDuck Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/myduckserver) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/myduckserver.md)
- [Shinobi](https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/myduckserver-vs-shinobi