Kuttvsryot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 11 184 | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.
Kutt ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for ryot.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; ryot needs more configuration.