KuttvsApache SkyWalking
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Apache SkyWalking | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 9 in Application Performance Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 24 976 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 3 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v11.0.0 · 28 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Apache SkyWalking scores 76/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; Apache SkyWalking needs more configuration.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
Kutt details →Apache SkyWalking details →