NetworkOptimizervsShinobi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NetworkOptimizer | Shinobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 56/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #17 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 1 212 | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.10.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | — |
Which one should you pick?
Shinobi scores 66/100 against 56/100 for NetworkOptimizer, so it is the safer default.
NetworkOptimizer ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, NetworkOptimizer is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
NetworkOptimizer is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
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