Shlinkvswger
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | wger | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 31 in Health & Fitness |
| GitHub stars | 5 380 | 7 202 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +77 | +241 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 4 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | 2.7 · 3 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
wger scores 73/100 against 70/100 for Shlink, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for wger.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; wger needs more configuration.
wger is growing faster right now (+241 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →wger details →