# Shlink vs Sonarr

> 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 | 5 382 | 17 479 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +79 | +966 ✓ |
| 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 (+966 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Shlink](https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/shlink.md)
- [Sonarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/sonarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sonarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/shlink-vs-sonarr