Kuttvsvector
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | vector | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 79/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #1 of 7 in Data Pipelines |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 22 776 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +165 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v0.60.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
vector scores 79/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
vector ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; vector needs more configuration.
vector is growing faster right now (+165 stars in 30 days).
Kutt details →vector details →