# Shlink vs Valhalla

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Shlink | Valhalla |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 5 383 | 6 382 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +80 | +131 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | PHP | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Valhalla scores 71/100 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 Valhalla.

If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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