KuttvsSRS
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | SRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 29 390 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +111 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 13 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v7.0-a3 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
SRS scores 78/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
SRS ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; SRS needs more configuration.