3x-uivsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| 3x-ui | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 34 in Network Management | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 48 814 | 5 382 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +482 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 13 |
| Latest release | v3.11.0 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
3x-ui scores 84/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for 3x-ui.
3x-ui is growing faster right now (+482 stars in 30 days).
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