ShlinkvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 5 381 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 6 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Urbit.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Urbit needs more configuration.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Urbit details →