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Kutt

Open source alternative to Bitly, Rebrandly and TinyURL

Kutt is a self-hosted, open-source URL shortener with custom domains, click analytics, password protection, and link expiration. MIT licensed.

10.9K stars
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Contents
  1. 01Who Kutt is for

Repository

Stars
10.9K
Forks
1.5K
License
MIT
Latest
v3.2.5
Last commit
23 days ago
Last verified
Jun 6, 2026
Repo
thedevs-network/kutt ↗
JavaScript
MIT
Active this month
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  • 02The problem it solves
  • 03How it solves it
  • 04Strengths and trade-offs
  • 05Tech stack
  • 06FAQ
  • 07Similar open-source tools
    • TL;DR

    Kutt is a self-hosted link shortener for teams that want branded short links, click analytics, and an API under their own domain. It replaces Bitly or Rebrandly for marketing and developer teams that prefer MIT-licensed source access over a hosted link platform.MIT · JavaScript · 10.9K stars · Active this month

    who it's for

    Who Kutt is for#

    Marketing teams owning branded links

    Kutt fits teams that want branded short URLs and click data under their own domain.

    Skip if:

    Use Bitly if managed enterprise controls and vendor support matter more than self-hosting.

    Developers generating links through an API

    Kutt works when products or internal tools need to create short links programmatically.

    Skip if:

    Skip it for one-off personal link shortening where a hosted free tier is enough.

    the problem

    The problem it solves#

    how Kutt solves it

    How it solves it#

    Custom-domain short links

    Kutt lets teams create branded short URLs under domains they control, which is important for trust and campaign consistency.

    Click analytics

    Kutt tracks link performance so teams can see how short links are used without relying on a third-party dashboard.

    REST API

    The project exposes an API for link creation and management, making it useful for developer workflows and product integrations.

    strengths · trade-offs

    Strengths and trade-offs#

    Strengths

    • Own the redirect layerSelf-hosting Kutt lets teams control the domain and redirect infrastructure behind short links that may live in emails, campaigns, and product flows.
    • Permissive link-shortener licenseMIT licensing keeps Kutt straightforward for internal use, commercial projects, and custom deployment needs.

    Trade-offs

    • -Abuse handling is yoursPublic shorteners attract spam and phishing attempts. Self-hosting means the team owns rate limits, moderation, and domain reputation.
    • -No managed growth stackKutt covers short links and analytics, not the full campaign, attribution, and enterprise account features of larger marketing platforms.
    tech stack · detected from GitHub

    What it's built on#

    Languages
    JavaScript
    Frameworks
    Express
    Databases
    MySQLPostgreSQL
    Cache
    Redis
    frequently asked

    FAQ#

    Can Kutt be self-hosted?

    Yes. Kutt is designed for self-hosted link shortening.

    Does Kutt support custom domains?

    Yes. Custom-domain short links are one of Kutt's core use cases.

    What license does Kutt use?
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    Additional details

    Language
    JavaScript
    Open issues
    94
    Contributors
    68
    First release
    2018

    Categories

    Web DevelopmentMarketing & GrowthDeveloper Tools

    Tags

    Link Management & ShortenersSelf HostedWeb AnalyticsDeveloper ToolsAPI Infrastructure

    Short links look simple until they carry campaigns, product links, QR codes, and attribution data. A hosted shortener can control analytics history, branded domains, API access, and export options.

    Teams that use links in product flows or campaigns need predictable ownership of the domain, redirect behavior, and click data.

    Kutt is MIT licensed.