# Kutt vs MicroBin

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

| | Kutt | MicroBin |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 19 in Pastebins |
| GitHub stars | 11 181 ✓ | 4 626 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +62 | +63 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 ✓ | v2.1.4 · 8 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Kutt scores 69/100 against 67/100 for MicroBin, so it is the safer default.

## Details

- [Kutt](https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt.md)
- [MicroBin](https://selfhost.directory/project/microbin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/microbin.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/kutt-vs-microbin