# Kutt vs Rybbit

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

| | Kutt | Rybbit |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 73/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 21 in Web analytics |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 13 184 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +121 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v2.9.2 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Rybbit scores 73/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.

Rybbit ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.

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

## Details

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

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