Dub vs Reduced.to
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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Dub
Open-source link management platform
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Reduced.to
Open-source modern URL shortener and link management
| Feature | Dub | Reduced.to |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,245 | ★ 705 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Bitly, Rebrandly | Bitly, Rebrandly |
Why pick each one
Choose Reduced.to if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Dub or Reduced.to better?
Neither is universally better. Dub has the larger community, while Reduced.to is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dub and Reduced.to free and open-source?
Yes. Dub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Reduced.to under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dub and Reduced.to with Docker?
Dub: yes. Reduced.to: yes.