jenkinsvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jenkins | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 26 703 | 5 379 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +117 | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 32 | 13 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.580.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Java | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
jenkins scores 82/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
jenkins ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; jenkins needs more configuration.
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