# Shlink vs Viseron

> 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.

## Details

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

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