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Shlink vs Slash
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| Fact | Shlink | Slash |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.3k | 3.2k |
| Latest | v5.1.7 | v0.5.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-21 | 2026-08-24 |
| Release cadence | about 10 days between releases | about 27 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Bitly. Alternatives to Bitly →
Full replacementShlinkShort links on your domains with visit stats, a REST API and a separate web client.
PartialSlashShort links to the pages a team uses most, organised in collections, with a browser extension.
Shlink
Shlink
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Slash
unsigned The latest release, v0.5.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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