Heimdall Application Dashboardvsshako
Two self-hosted Linktree alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Heimdall Application Dashboard | shako | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Dashboards | #3 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 9 375 | 100 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.8.3 · 5 Sept 2026 | v0.7.1 · 9 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Heimdall Application Dashboard scores 72/100 against 40/100 for shako, so it is the safer default.
Heimdall Application Dashboard is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
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