Resticvsshield
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Restic | shield | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Backup | #5 of 15 in Backup Management |
| GitHub stars | 36 862 | 402 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +652 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v0.19.1 · 5 Jul 2026 | v9.0.2 · 11 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Restic scores 82/100 against 50/100 for shield, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Restic is easier to run; shield needs more configuration.
Restic is growing faster right now (+652 stars in 30 days).
Restic details →shield details →