Kuttvsthiss.link
Two self-hosted URL Shortener projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | thiss.link | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #12 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 600 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 49/100 for thiss.link, so it is the safer default.
Kutt ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for thiss.link.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; thiss.link needs more configuration.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
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