KuttvsZabbix
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | Zabbix | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #13 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 11 183 | 6 519 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +64 | +108 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go Template |
Which one should you pick?
Zabbix scores 75/100 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 Zabbix.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; Zabbix needs more configuration.
Kutt details →Zabbix details →