# Shiny Server vs Strapi

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

| | Shiny Server | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 20 in Application Management | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 763 | 73 399 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +177 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Strapi scores 85/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.

Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.

If you want the quickest setup, Strapi is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.

Strapi is growing faster right now (+177 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Shiny Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shiny-server.md)
- [Strapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/strapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/strapi.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/shiny-server-vs-strapi