ShinobivsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shinobi | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | — | 3 418 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | C |
Which one should you pick?
Weechat scores 70/100 against 66/100 for Shinobi, so it is the safer default.
Weechat ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, Weechat is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Weechat is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
Shinobi details →Weechat details →