dub-linksvsshako
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dub-links | shako | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener | #3 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 24 969 | 100 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +161 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v0.7.1 · 9 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
dub-links scores 74/100 against 40/100 for shako, so it is the safer default.
shako ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for dub-links.
If you want the quickest setup, shako is easier to run; dub-links needs more configuration.
dub-links is growing faster right now (+161 stars in 30 days).
dub-links details →shako details →