ShlinkvsWastebin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Wastebin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 5 379 | 880 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +20 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 11 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | 3.9.0 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 56/100 for Wastebin, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wastebin.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+76 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Wastebin details →