KuttvsUrbit
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Urbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #3 of 8 in Operating System |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 3 622 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | 408k-2 · 4 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | hoon |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 63/100 for Urbit, so it is the safer default.
Urbit 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; Urbit needs more configuration.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).