OpenshipvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Openship | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in PaaS | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 972 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +102 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Openship scores 67/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Openship ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Openship is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Openship is growing faster right now (+102 stars in 30 days).
Openship details →Shiny Server details →