HeyFormvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| HeyForm | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Form Builder | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 9 055 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 13 |
| Latest release | v3.0.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 68/100 for HeyForm, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for HeyForm.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; HeyForm needs more configuration.
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