Kuttvsshako
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | shako | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 40/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #3 of 5 in Profile Page |
| GitHub stars | 11 182 | 100 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v0.7.1 · 9 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 40/100 for shako, so it is the safer default.
shako ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).