SlinkvsZPan
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Slink | ZPan | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Image Management | #8 of 11 in Cloud Storage |
| GitHub stars | 1 614 | 2 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.14.4 · 24 Oct 2026 | v2.9.0 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Slink scores 59/100 against 56/100 for ZPan, so it is the safer default.
Slink ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for ZPan.
Slink is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).