# dub-links vs Redis

> 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 | 24 986 | 77 154 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +171 | +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).

## Details

- [dub-links](https://selfhost.directory/project/dub-links) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dub-links.md)
- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dub-links-vs-redis