# Shinobi vs Yacy

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Shinobi | Yacy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #18 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | — | 4 086 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +41 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Shinobi scores 66/100 against 62/100 for Yacy, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Yacy is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.

Yacy is growing faster right now (+41 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Shinobi](https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shinobi.md)
- [Yacy](https://selfhost.directory/project/yacy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yacy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/shinobi-vs-yacy