ValkeyvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 27 552 | 12 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +265 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 4 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 74/100 for YOURLS, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for YOURLS.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
Valkey details →YOURLS details →