ShlinkvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 381 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +78 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 10 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, Shlink is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Shlink is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
Shlink details →Windows ARM details →