RainbondvsShiny Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Rainbond | Shiny Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in PaaS | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 6 284 | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.10.0-release · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Rainbond scores 64/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Rainbond ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Rainbond is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Rainbond details →Shiny Server details →