Dub vs Kutt
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted url shorteners options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | Dub | Kutt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,245 | ★ 11,015 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Bitly, Rebrandly | Bitly, TinyURL |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dub or Kutt better?
Neither is universally better. Dub has the larger community, while Kutt is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Dub and Kutt free and open-source?
Yes. Dub is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kutt under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dub and Kutt with Docker?
Dub: yes. Kutt: yes.