# Nextcloud vs Shlink

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Nextcloud | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 37 337 ✓ | 5 379 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +442 ✓ | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 ✓ | 13 |
| Latest release | v33.0.10 · 15 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Nextcloud scores 86/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.

Nextcloud ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.

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

Nextcloud is growing faster right now (+442 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Nextcloud](https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nextcloud.md)
- [Shlink](https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nextcloud-vs-shlink