Shiny ServervsTermix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shiny Server | Termix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 20 in Application Management | #1 of 27 in Server Management |
| GitHub stars | 763 | 15 710 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +461 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 44 |
| Latest release | — | sdk-v1.0.21 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Termix scores 76/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Termix ships more often: 44 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Termix is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Termix is growing faster right now (+461 stars in 30 days).
Shiny Server details →Termix details →