InvokeAIvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| InvokeAI | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Image Generation | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 28 911 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +625 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v6.14.2 · 27 Sept 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
InvokeAI scores 82/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
InvokeAI is growing faster right now (+625 stars in 30 days).
InvokeAI details →Shlink details →
Swap a project
Keep InvokeAI, compare it with
Keep Shlink, compare it with