Kuttvsεxodus
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | εxodus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #5 of 12 in Privacy |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 813 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 5 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v1.33.0 · 13 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 56/100 for εxodus, so it is the safer default.
εxodus ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; εxodus needs more configuration.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+64 stars in 30 days).
Kutt details →εxodus details →