ShinobivsXibo CMS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shinobi | Xibo CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #2 of 7 in Digital Signage |
| GitHub stars | — | 517 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 7 |
| Latest release | — | 4.5.5 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shinobi scores 66/100 against 59/100 for Xibo CMS, so it is the safer default.
Xibo CMS ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, Xibo CMS is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Shinobi details →Xibo CMS details →