draw.iovsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| draw.io | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Diagramming | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 9 050 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +718 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 44 | 13 |
| Latest release | v32.6.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
draw.io scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
draw.io ships more often: 44 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; draw.io needs more configuration.
draw.io is growing faster right now (+718 stars in 30 days).
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