sinkvsValhalla
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| sink | Valhalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 7 in Navigation |
| GitHub stars | 7 244 | 6 382 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +85 | +131 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.3.1 · 27 Sept 2026 | 3.9.1 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valhalla scores 71/100 against 68/100 for sink, so it is the safer default.
sink ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Valhalla.
If you want the quickest setup, sink is easier to run; Valhalla needs more configuration.
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