# SafeLine vs Shinobi

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

| | SafeLine | Shinobi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Web Application Firewall | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 23 066 ✓ | — |
| Stars, last 30 days | +396 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v9.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | — |

## Which one should you pick?

SafeLine scores 81/100 against 66/100 for Shinobi, so it is the safer default.

SafeLine ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.

If you want the quickest setup, SafeLine is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.

SafeLine is growing faster right now (+396 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [SafeLine](https://selfhost.directory/project/safeline) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/safeline.md)
- [Shinobi](https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/safeline-vs-shinobi