Shlinkvssink
Two self-hosted URL Shortener projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | sink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 68/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 5 379 | 7 241 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +86 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 68/100 for sink, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; sink needs more configuration.
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