# linky vs skarf

> 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 | skarf |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 6 in Link Management | #2 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 798 ✓ | 116 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-3 | +1 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | HTML |

## Which one should you pick?

linky scores 54/100 against 41/100 for skarf, so it is the safer default.

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

skarf is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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