ShlinkvsSonarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Sonarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 381 | 17 478 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +965 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 34 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | C |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for Shlink.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Sonarr details →