dub-linksvsRedis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dub-links | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 24 981 | 77 154 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +166 | +687 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 36 |
| Latest release | — | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 74/100 for dub-links, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for dub-links.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; dub-links needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).
dub-links details →Redis details →