PixelFedvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PixelFed | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 7 131 | 5 381 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 13 |
| Latest release | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.
PixelFed 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; PixelFed needs more configuration.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
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