# Kutt vs LinkStack Docker

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Kutt | LinkStack Docker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 6 in Link Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 182 ✓ | 527 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

Kutt scores 69/100 against 53/100 for LinkStack Docker, so it is the safer default.

Kutt ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LinkStack Docker.

Kutt is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kutt](https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt.md)
- [LinkStack Docker](https://selfhost.directory/project/linkstack-docker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linkstack-docker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kutt-vs-linkstack-docker