PeerTubevsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PeerTube | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in Video Hosting | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 15 376 | 5 382 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +79 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v8.3.2 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PeerTube scores 75/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; PeerTube needs more configuration.
PeerTube details →Shlink details →