PostHogvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| PostHog | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 27 in Analytics | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 40 497 | 12 290 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +588 | +47 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3500 | 4 |
| Latest release | agent-skills-v0.3890.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
PostHog scores 81/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.
PostHog ships more often: 3500 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, YOURLS is easier to run; PostHog needs more configuration.
PostHog is growing faster right now (+588 stars in 30 days).
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