Shinobivsyoink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shinobi | yoink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #31 of 59 in Music Streaming |
| GitHub stars | — | 151 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | v3.1.0 · 12 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | — | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shinobi scores 66/100 against 45/100 for yoink, so it is the safer default.
yoink ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shinobi.
If you want the quickest setup, yoink is easier to run; Shinobi needs more configuration.
Shinobi details →yoink details →