ShlinkvsTwenty
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Twenty | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 21 in CRM |
| GitHub stars | 5 380 | 60 030 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +2 572 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | twenty/v2.52.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Twenty scores 84/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Twenty.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Twenty needs more configuration.
Twenty is growing faster right now (+2 572 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Twenty details →