# nocodb vs Shlink

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

| | nocodb | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 65 375 ✓ | 5 379 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +313 ✓ | +76 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 13 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.0 · 23 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

nocodb scores 81/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.

nocodb ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.

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

nocodb is growing faster right now (+313 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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