shieldvsUrBackup
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| shield | UrBackup | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 15 in Backup Management | #18 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 402 | 943 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 9 |
| Latest release | v9.0.2 · 11 Aug 2026 | 2.5.38 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
UrBackup scores 60/100 against 50/100 for shield, so it is the safer default.
UrBackup ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for shield.
If you want the quickest setup, UrBackup is easier to run; shield needs more configuration.
UrBackup is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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