ShinobivsSnitch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shinobi | Snitch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #20 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | — | 639 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Shinobi scores 66/100 against 54/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.
Snitch ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, Snitch is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Shinobi details →Snitch details →