Shlink (open source)

Shlink is a self-hosted URL shortener with an API, a command line tool and a web app. It is an open-source project under the MIT license.

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Shlink (open source) is a marketing and sales perk from Shlink, offering open source (MIT), self-hosted, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

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What you get

Inside Shlink (open source)

Shlink is a PHP-based open source project distributed under the MIT license and hosted on GitHub. It serves short links under your own domains and offers an API-first design and a command line tool. You can download a dist file or run the Docker image on your own infrastructure.

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Open-source software under the MIT license.
Other requirements
Shlink runs on your own infrastructure under your own domains.
How to claim

How to apply for Shlink (open source)

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Download Shlink from shlink.io or GitHub and self-host it.
Good to know: Plans read on shlink.io on October 28, 2026.
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Questions

Shlink (open source): common questions

What do you get with Shlink (open source)?

Shlink (open source) offers open source (MIT), self-hosted.

Who qualifies for Shlink (open source)?

Shlink (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Shlink runs on your own infrastructure under your own domains.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Shlink (open source)?

No. Shlink (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Shlink (open source)?

Download Shlink from shlink.io or GitHub and self-host it.

How long do I have to use Shlink (open source), and does it expire?

Open-source software under the MIT license.

Is Shlink (open source) available outside the US?

Shlink (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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