Uptime Kuma

Self-Hosted

Open-source monitoring tool for uptime and status pages

Overview

Uptime Kuma is a lightweight, self-hosted monitoring solution that tracks availability of websites, APIs, databases, and more. It supports HTTP(S), TCP, Ping, DNS, and other monitoring methods, with alerts via Telegram, Discord, Email, Slack, and 50+ channels. Users can create custom public/private status pages to share uptime data. Deployable via a simple Docker one-liner or Node.js, it offers a user-friendly web UI with real-time updates, historical stats, and maintenance windows—ideal for replacing proprietary tools like UptimeRobot without recurring costs.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  uptime_kuma:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: uptime-kuma
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-protocol monitoring (HTTP, TCP, Ping, DNS)
Customizable public/private status pages
Real-time alerts via 50+ channels

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Uptime Kuma hard to install?

No—Uptime Kuma is easy to deploy via Docker with a single command (e.g., `docker run -d --restart=always -p 3001:3001 louislam/uptime-kuma:1`). It also supports Node.js installation for non-Docker users, with clear documentation for both methods.

? Is it a good alternative to UptimeRobot or Statuspage.io?

Yes—Uptime Kuma offers core UptimeRobot monitoring features plus Statuspage.io-style custom status pages, all free and self-hosted. It’s ideal for users wanting control over their data without proprietary tool costs.

? Is Uptime Kuma completely free?

Yes—Uptime Kuma is open-source under the MIT License, meaning it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host with no hidden fees or premium tiers.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Status / Uptime pages

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Lightweight resource usage
⊕ Intuitive web interface

Cons

⊖ Requires a server/VPS for hosting
⊖ No native mobile app
⊖ Limited enterprise-level features