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Kutt vs Shlink
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| Fact | Kutt | Shlink |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 11k | 5.3k |
| Latest | v3.2.6 | v5.1.7 |
| Last push | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-21 |
| Release cadence | about 31 days between releases | about 10 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Bitly. Alternatives to Bitly →
Full replacementKuttShort links on custom domains, with click statistics and an API.
Full replacementShlinkShort links on your domains with visit stats, a REST API and a separate web client.
Kutt
- v3.2.62026-07-05Add OIDC_PROMPT. Fixes OIDC forced re-authentication by making the prompt configurable. (PR #967 by @Jignesh4611)
- v3.2.52026-05-17Update packages to fix package vulnerabilities. Please see v3.2.4 for the full changelog.
- v3.2.42026-05-17We no longer own kutt.it. It has been taken from us from the Italian TLD registrar and transferred to someone else. Ple…
- v3.2.32025-02-06Set environment variables by reading a file. Use <variable_name>_FILE. Read configuration for more info. (pull request…
- v3.2.22025-01-24Use better-sqlite3 on the .example.env and also add DB_FILENAME. (ec5a99f)
Kutt
unsigned The latest release, v3.2.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Shlink
unsigned The latest release, v5.1.7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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