# Kutt vs Redis

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

| | Kutt | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 11 184 | 77 159 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +692 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 36 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.

If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; Redis needs more configuration.

Redis is growing faster right now (+692 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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