PiikvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 3 874 | 5 383 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +416 | +80 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 13 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Piik scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Piik ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
Piik is growing faster right now (+416 stars in 30 days).
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