# Sandstorm vs Shiny Server

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

| | Sandstorm | Shiny Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 ✓ | 57/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Web Hosting | #2 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 078 ✓ | 763 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Sandstorm scores 65/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.

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

Sandstorm is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Sandstorm](https://selfhost.directory/project/sandstorm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sandstorm.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/sandstorm-vs-shiny-server