Simple-URL-Shortener vs Sink
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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Simple-URL-Shortener
KISS URL shortener, public or private (with account)
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Sink
Serverless URL shortener with built-in analytics
| Feature | Simple-URL-Shortener | Sink |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | PHP | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | source, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 59 | ★ 7,000 |
| First released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Replaces | — | Bitly |
Why pick each one
Choose Simple-URL-Shortener if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 Simple-URL-Shortener or Sink better?
Neither is universally better. Sink has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Simple-URL-Shortener and Sink free and open-source?
Yes. Simple-URL-Shortener is licensed under MIT and Sink under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Simple-URL-Shortener and Sink with Docker?
Simple-URL-Shortener: check the project docs for container support. Sink: check the project docs for container support.