RedisvsShlink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | Shlink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 77 154 | 5 380 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +687 | +77 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 13 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Redis needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).
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