Shlinkvssupabase
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | supabase | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 92/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 40 in Database Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 379 | 114 268 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +3 520 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 8 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.26.08 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
supabase scores 92/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for supabase.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; supabase needs more configuration.
supabase is growing faster right now (+3 520 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →supabase details →