Shlinkvsskarf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | skarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 5 380 | 116 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 41/100 for skarf, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for skarf.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+77 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →skarf details →