KuttvsWagtail
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Wagtail | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #4 of 42 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 20 594 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 19 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v8.0.1 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Wagtail scores 78/100 against 69/100 for Kutt, so it is the safer default.
Wagtail ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; Wagtail needs more configuration.
Kutt details →Wagtail details →