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Looking for a Utility / URL Shortener Alternative?
Meet Kutt

Modern URL shortener with support for custom domains and custom URLs.

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See how much you could save by switching from Utility / URL Shortener to Kutt

25 users
1 user500 users
$

Average Utility / URL Shortener pricing is ~$15/user/month

Utility / URL Shortener Annual
$0
Self-Hosted Annual
$0
Your Annual Savings
$0
Save 99% annually

5-Year Projected Savings

$0

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Utility / URL Shortener vs Kutt: Feature Comparison

Feature
Utility / URL Shortener
Paid SaaS
Kutt
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the Kutt repository

License

MIT License

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

1.4k

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

JavaScript
46%
Handlebars
24%
HTML
16%

Top Contributors

#1

poeti8

702 commits

#2

marvin-wtt

18 commits

#3

trgwii

11 commits

Why Switch from Utility / URL Shortener to Kutt?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize Kutt to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars10.5k
2mo ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryBitly
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