Shiny ServervsApache Tika
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shiny Server | Apache Tika | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 20 in Application Management | #1 of 2 in Data Extraction |
| GitHub stars | 763 | 4 114 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Tika scores 68/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Apache Tika is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Apache Tika is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
Shiny Server details →Apache Tika details →