# Shinobi vs ZeroNet

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

| | Shinobi | ZeroNet |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 24 in Video Surveillance | #1 of 3 in Peer-to-Peer |
| GitHub stars | — | 18 786 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +16 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | — | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Shinobi scores 66/100 against 63/100 for ZeroNet, so it is the safer default.

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

ZeroNet is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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