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Dub vs Simple-URL-Shortener

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted url shorteners options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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DU Dub Open-source link management platform VS SI Simple-URL-Shortener KISS URL shortener, public or private (with account)
FeatureDubSimple-URL-Shortener
CategoryURL ShortenersURL Shorteners
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 24,245★ 59
First released20222015
ReplacesBitly, Rebrandly—

Why pick each one

Choose Dub if…

  • Polished modern UI
  • Powerful analytics
Dub details

Choose Simple-URL-Shortener if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in PHP
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Simple-URL-Shortener details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dub or Simple-URL-Shortener better?

Neither is universally better. Dub has the larger community, while Simple-URL-Shortener is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Dub and Simple-URL-Shortener free and open-source?

Yes. Dub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Simple-URL-Shortener under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dub and Simple-URL-Shortener with Docker?

Dub: yes. Simple-URL-Shortener: check the project docs for container support.

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