OpenBBvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBB | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 74 835 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +351 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBB scores 87/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
OpenBB ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBB is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
OpenBB is growing faster right now (+351 stars in 30 days).
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