Dub vs Trotto
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted url shorteners options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Dub | Trotto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,245 | ★ 349 |
| First released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Bitly, Rebrandly | Golinks, GoLinks.io |
Why pick each one
Choose Trotto if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Dub or Trotto better?
Neither is universally better. Dub has the larger community, while Trotto is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dub and Trotto free and open-source?
Yes. Dub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Trotto under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dub and Trotto with Docker?
Dub: yes. Trotto: yes.