Self-hostable open-source Bitly alternatives
Branded short links and click analytics. Self-hosted shorteners use your own domain and keep click data private.
Among 3 self-hostable open-source Bitly alternatives tracked here, YOURLS currently leads on the Self-Host Health Score (94/100, 12k★, last commit 1d ago). For a Raspberry Pi or a low-RAM VPS, YOURLS is the lightest at a documented ~256 MB (MySQL/MariaDB). 3 of them publish official ARM64 images (Raspberry Pi / Apple Silicon).
| Tool | Health | Stars | Database | Min RAM | ARM/Pi | One-click | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOURLS
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Your Own URL Shortener; tiny PHP app with plugins and stats. |
94 Thriving |
12k★ PHP |
MySQL/MariaDB | 256 MB | ✓ ● | — | 1d ago MIT |
| Kutt
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Modern URL shortener with custom domains and a clean UI. |
93 Thriving |
11k★ JavaScript |
SQLite | 512 MB | ✓ ● | — | 20d ago MIT |
| Shlink
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Self-hosted URL shortener with a REST API and real-time stats. |
90 Thriving |
5.1k★ PHP |
MySQL/MariaDB | 512 MB | ✓ ● | — | 14d ago MIT |
FAQ
What is the best self-hostable Bitly alternative?
By the live Self-Host Health Score, YOURLS ranks highest (94/100).
Which open-source Bitly alternatives run on a Raspberry Pi?
Those publishing official ARM64 images: YOURLS, Kutt, Shlink.
Which is the lightest on RAM?
YOURLS, at about 256 MB.