rs-short vs YOURLS
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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rs-short
Lightweight link shortener written in Rust, with features such as
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YOURLS
Your own URL shortener with stats and plugins
| Feature | rs-short | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | MPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 12,146 |
| First released | 2020 | 2009 |
| Replaces | — | Bitly |
Why pick each one
Choose rs-short if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Written in Rust
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is rs-short or YOURLS better?
YOURLS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider rs-short if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are rs-short and YOURLS free and open-source?
Yes. rs-short is licensed under MPL-2.0 and YOURLS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run rs-short and YOURLS with Docker?
rs-short: check the project docs for container support. YOURLS: yes.