ShlinkvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Shlink | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 5 379 | 8 652 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +157 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 1 |
| Latest release | v5.1.8 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Shlink scores 70/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.
Shlink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).
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