# Lynx vs shako

> 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.

| | Lynx | shako |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 47/100 ✓ | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #31 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing | #3 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 61 | 100 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 49 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v4.21.157 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.7.1 · 9 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Lynx scores 47/100 against 40/100 for shako, so it is the safer default.

Lynx ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for shako.

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

## Details

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

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