ShieldsvsSnort
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shields | Snort | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #53 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 27 332 | 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +126 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v0.5.3 · 8 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 47/100 for Snort, so it is the safer default.
Snort ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; Snort needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+126 stars in 30 days).
Shields details →Snort details →