Shiny ServervsTraefik
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shiny Server | Traefik | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 87/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 20 in Application Management | #1 of 24 in Reverse Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 763 | 65 400 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +459 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 34 |
| Latest release | — | v2.11.60 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Traefik scores 87/100 against 57/100 for Shiny Server, so it is the safer default.
Traefik ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Shiny Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Traefik is easier to run; Shiny Server needs more configuration.
Traefik is growing faster right now (+459 stars in 30 days).
Shiny Server details →Traefik details →