LinkStackvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LinkStack | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Profile Page | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 3 926 | 12 290 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +47 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.8.8 · 22 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 against 65/100 for LinkStack, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, LinkStack is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
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