MisskeyvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Misskey | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 13 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.
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