ShlinkvsWazuh
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Wazuh | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 5 380 | 17 480 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +489 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 9 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.14.9 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | PHP | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Wazuh scores 80/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Wazuh.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Wazuh needs more configuration.
Wazuh is growing faster right now (+489 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Wazuh details →