Kutt vs Slash
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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Kutt
Modern open-source URL shortener with analytics
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Slash
Open-source, self-hosted bookmarks and link shortener
| Feature | Kutt | Slash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | URL Shorteners | URL Shorteners |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,015 | ★ 3,169 |
| First released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Bitly, TinyURL | Bitly, go links |
Why pick each one
Choose Slash if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kutt or Slash better?
Neither is universally better. Kutt has the larger community, while Slash is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kutt and Slash free and open-source?
Yes. Kutt is licensed under MIT and Slash under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kutt and Slash with Docker?
Kutt: yes. Slash: yes.