ShieldsvsxBrowserSync
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shields | xBrowserSync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 166 in Developer Tools | #17 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 27 331 | 855 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +125 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shields scores 80/100 against 54/100 for xBrowserSync, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shields is easier to run; xBrowserSync needs more configuration.
Shields is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).
Shields details →xBrowserSync details →