QelivsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Qeli | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 56 in VPN | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 262 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.8.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 46/100 for Qeli, so it is the safer default.
Qeli ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; Qeli needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
Qeli details →Shields details →