# Shields vs TypeType

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

| | Shields | TypeType |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #66 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 27 334 ✓ | 471 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +128 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.12.0 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Shields scores 80/100 against 48/100 for TypeType, so it is the safer default.

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

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

Shields is growing faster right now (+128 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Shields](https://selfhost.directory/project/shields) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shields.md)
- [TypeType](https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/typetype.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/shields-vs-typetype