# LinkStack vs Shlink

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

| | LinkStack | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Profile Page | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 3 925 | 5 379 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +76 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.8.8 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Shlink scores 70/100 against 65/100 for LinkStack, so it is the safer default.

Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for LinkStack.

## Details

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

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