Slash vs Trotto
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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Slash
Open-source, self-hosted bookmarks and link shortener
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Trotto
Open-source go-links for company shortcuts
| Feature | Slash | Trotto |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,169 | ★ 349 |
| First released | 2023 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Bitly, go links | Golinks, GoLinks.io |
Why pick each one
Choose Slash if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
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 Slash or Trotto better?
Slash is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Trotto if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Slash and Trotto free and open-source?
Yes. Slash is licensed under MIT and Trotto under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Slash and Trotto with Docker?
Slash: yes. Trotto: yes.