# NetworkOptimizer vs Shinobi

> 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 | 1 213 ✓ | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | — |
| 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 (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [NetworkOptimizer](https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/networkoptimizer.md)
- [Shinobi](https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi.md)

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