openHop RepeatervsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| openHop Repeater | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Network | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 298 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.1.4 · 8 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 51/100 for openHop Repeater, so it is the safer default.
openHop Repeater ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; openHop Repeater needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
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