Dub vs Sink
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 | Sink |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | source, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,245 | ★ 7,000 |
| First released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Bitly, Rebrandly | Bitly |
Why pick each one
Choose Sink if…
- Released under the MIT license
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Mature project with 7k GitHub stars
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Dub or Sink better?
Neither is universally better. Dub has the larger community, while Sink is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dub and Sink free and open-source?
Yes. Dub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Sink under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dub and Sink with Docker?
Dub: yes. Sink: check the project docs for container support.