KuttvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 11 184 | 8 553 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Tube Archivist scores 72/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
Tube Archivist ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Kutt details →Tube Archivist details →