RStudio ServervsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| RStudio Server | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #21 of 166 in Developer Tools | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 5 100 | 6 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +130 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 67/100 for RStudio Server, so it is the safer default.
Valhalla ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for RStudio Server.
If you want the quickest setup, RStudio Server is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
Valhalla is growing faster right now (+130 stars in 30 days).
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