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Shlink Web Client 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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SH Shlink Web Client Web dashboard for managing Shlink instances VS YO YOURLS Your own URL shortener with stats and plugins
FeatureShlink Web ClientYOURLS
CategoryURL ShortenersURL Shorteners
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 391★ 12,146
First released20182009
ReplacesBitlyBitly

Why pick each one

Choose Shlink Web Client if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in TypeScript
Shlink Web Client details

Choose YOURLS if…

  • Mature and stable
  • Rich plugin ecosystem
YOURLS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Shlink Web Client or YOURLS better?

Neither is universally better. YOURLS has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Shlink Web Client and YOURLS free and open-source?

Yes. Shlink Web Client is licensed under MIT and YOURLS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Shlink Web Client and YOURLS with Docker?

Shlink Web Client: yes. YOURLS: yes.

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