# redroid vs Shiny Server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | redroid | Shiny Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 5 in Emulation | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 052 ✓ | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | — | Other |
| Main language | Shell | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

redroid and Shiny Server score the same (57/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

If you want the quickest setup, redroid is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.

## Details

- [redroid](https://selfhost.directory/project/redroid-doc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redroid-doc.md)
- [Shiny Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/redroid-doc-vs-shiny-server