NominatimvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nominatim | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 4 541 | 12 293 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +41 | +50 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v5.3.3 · 14 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 against 68/100 for Nominatim, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, YOURLS is easier to run; Nominatim needs more configuration.
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