ProxMenuxvsshield
Two self-hosted Backup Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ProxMenux | shield | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Backup Management | #5 of 15 in Backup Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 242 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.2.7 · 26 Oct 2026 | v9.0.2 · 11 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
ProxMenux scores 62/100 against 50/100 for shield, so it is the safer default.
ProxMenux ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for shield.
If you want the quickest setup, ProxMenux is easier to run; shield needs more configuration.
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