# Kutt vs Apache 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 | 11 184 | 24 978 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 ✓ | +4 |
| 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 (+65 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Kutt](https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/kutt.md)
- [Apache SkyWalking](https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/skywalking.md)

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