KuttvsVert
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Vert | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 10 in File Conversion |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 16 174 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +541 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Vert scores 71/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
Kutt ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Vert.
Vert is growing faster right now (+541 stars in 30 days).