Apache HTTP ServervsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache HTTP Server | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Web Servers | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | — | 5 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +82 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 |
| Latest release | — | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | — | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Apache HTTP Server scores 74/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache HTTP Server.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Apache HTTP Server needs more configuration.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+82 stars in 30 days).
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