OpenWrtvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenWrt | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 967 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
OpenWrt ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWrt is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+454 stars in 30 days).
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