ShieldsvsWemux
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shields | Wemux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #79 of 124 in AI |
| GitHub stars | 27 331 | 168 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +125 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v0.3.130 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 44/100 for Wemux, so it is the safer default.
Wemux ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shields.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; Wemux needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
Shields details →Wemux details →