KuttvsTechnitium DNS Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Technitium DNS Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #3 of 41 in DNS |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 10 248 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +267 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 11 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v15.6.2 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Technitium DNS Server scores 77/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
Technitium DNS Server ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
Technitium DNS Server is growing faster right now (+267 stars in 30 days).
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