sinkvsskarf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sink | skarf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 7 242 | 116 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +87 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
sink scores 68/100 against 41/100 for skarf, so it is the safer default.
sink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for skarf.
If you want the quickest setup, skarf is easier to run; sink needs more configuration.
sink is growing faster right now (+87 stars in 30 days).