SyncthingvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syncthing | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 90/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in File Sync | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 89 845 | 12 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +963 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.1.7 · 21 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Syncthing scores 90/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.
Syncthing ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, Syncthing is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
Syncthing is growing faster right now (+963 stars in 30 days).
Syncthing details →YOURLS details →