ShlinkvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 5 381 | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +121 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink and Viseron score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Viseron needs more configuration.
Shlink details →Viseron details →