ShlinkvsSRS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | SRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 5 381 | 29 390 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +111 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 13 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v7.0-a3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | C |
Which one should you pick?
SRS scores 78/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; SRS needs more configuration.