# LimeSurvey vs Shlink

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LimeSurvey | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 6 in Form Builder | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 3 784 | 5 386 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +51 | +83 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

LimeSurvey and Shlink score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LimeSurvey.

If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; LimeSurvey needs more configuration.

## Details

- [LimeSurvey](https://selfhost.directory/project/limesurvey) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/limesurvey.md)
- [Shlink](https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/limesurvey-vs-shlink