avideovsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| avideo | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 36 in Video Streaming | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 2 109 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v29.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 58/100 for avideo, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; avideo needs more configuration.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
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