# ConvertX vs Shlink

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ConvertX | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in File Conversion | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 19 226 ✓ | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +174 ✓ | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.20.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

ConvertX 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 6 for ConvertX.

If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; ConvertX needs more configuration.

ConvertX is growing faster right now (+174 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ConvertX](https://selfhost.directory/project/convertx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/convertx.md)
- [Shlink](https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/convertx-vs-shlink