QtapvsShields
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Qtap | Shields | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 1 465 | 27 331 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +125 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 51/100 for Qtap, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; Qtap needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
Qtap details →Shields details →