# linky vs Lynx

> Two self-hosted [Linktree alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/linktree), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | linky | Lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 ✓ | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Link Management | #31 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 798 ✓ | 61 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-3 | +2 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v4.21.157 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

linky scores 54/100 against 47/100 for Lynx, so it is the safer default.

Lynx ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for linky.

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

Lynx is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [linky](https://selfhost.directory/project/linky) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linky.md)
- [Lynx](https://selfhost.directory/project/lynx) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lynx.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/linky-vs-lynx