# Nodyx vs Shields

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

| | Nodyx | Shields |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 6 in Community | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 137 | 27 331 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +125 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.12.0 · 10 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Shields scores 80/100 against 48/100 for Nodyx, so it is the safer default.

Nodyx ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.

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

Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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