WBOvsYOURLS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| WBO | YOURLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 2 675 | 12 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +17 | +46 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
YOURLS scores 74/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; YOURLS needs more configuration.
YOURLS is growing faster right now (+46 stars in 30 days).
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