GopeedvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 27 230 | 12 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +718 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Dart | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.
Gopeed ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+718 stars in 30 days).
Gopeed details →YOURLS details →