Apache AirflowvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Airflow | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 47 306 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +340 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 13 |
| Latest release | providers-ydb/2.6.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Airflow 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 7 for Apache Airflow.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Apache Airflow needs more configuration.
Apache Airflow is growing faster right now (+340 stars in 30 days).
Apache Airflow details →Shlink details →