CloudrevevsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudreve | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 28 901 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +150 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 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?
Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Cloudreve details →Shlink details →