This guide compares Uptime Kuma with alternative status page and monitoring solutions to help you choose the right tool for your infrastructure monitoring needs.
Last Updated: February 16, 2026
Tools Compared: 5 self-hosted monitoring solutions
| Feature | Uptime Kuma | Cachet | Vigil | Statping-ng | Netcheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | BSD-3 | Apache-2.0 | MIT | MIT |
| Latest Version | v2.1.1 (2026) | v2.4.x | v0.4.x | v0.3.x | v1.x |
| Language | Node.js | PHP | Rust | Go | Rust |
| Database | SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL | SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL | SQLite | SQLite, PostgreSQL | SQLite |
| Docker | ✅ Official | ✅ Community | ✅ Official | ✅ Official | ✅ Official |
| Monitoring | Built-in | External | Built-in | Built-in | Built-in |
| Status Pages | Multiple | Multiple | Single | Multiple | Single |
| Notifications | 90+ providers | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| 2FA | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| API | REST | REST | REST | REST | REST |
| Multi-language | 40+ languages | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Aspect | Uptime Kuma | Cachet |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Monitoring + Status Page | Status Page Only |
| Ease of Setup | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very Easy) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Easy) |
| Monitoring | Built-in (10+ types) | Requires external probes |
| UI/UX | Modern, reactive | Traditional PHP |
| Performance | Fast (Node.js) | Good (PHP) |
| Notifications | 90+ providers | ~20 providers |
| Customization | Good | Excellent |
| Enterprise Ready | Yes (v2.0+) | Yes |
| Community Size | Large (70K+ stars) | Medium (13K+ stars) |
When to Choose Uptime Kuma:
When to Choose Cachet:
| Aspect | Uptime Kuma | Vigil |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Full-featured Monitoring | Lightweight Monitoring |
| Resource Usage | Moderate (Node.js) | Very Low (Rust) |
| Monitoring Types | 10+ types | 5 types |
| Notifications | 90+ providers | ~15 providers |
| Status Pages | Multiple, customizable | Single, minimal |
| Performance | Good | Excellent |
| Binary Size | ~100MB | ~10MB |
| Memory Usage | ~200-500MB | ~20-50MB |
When to Choose Uptime Kuma:
When to Choose Vigil:
| Aspect | Uptime Kuma | Statping-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Monitoring + Status Page | Status Page + Monitoring |
| Language | Node.js | Go |
| Performance | Good | Excellent |
| Monitoring | Comprehensive | Basic |
| Notifications | 90+ providers | ~30 providers |
| UI/UX | Modern | Clean, simple |
| Binary Size | ~100MB | ~20MB |
| Development | Very Active | Active |
When to Choose Uptime Kuma:
When to Choose Statping-ng:
| Aspect | Uptime Kuma | Netcheck |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Full Monitoring Suite | Simple Uptime Checks |
| Language | Node.js | Rust |
| Complexity | Full-featured | Minimal |
| Features | Comprehensive | Basic |
| Resource Usage | Moderate | Very Low |
| Learning Curve | Low | Very Low |
When to Choose Uptime Kuma:
When to Choose Netcheck:
| Monitor Type | Uptime Kuma | Cachet | Vigil | Statping-ng | Netcheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP(s) | ✅ | External | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| TCP Port | ✅ | External | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ping | ✅ | External | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| DNS | ✅ | External | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Push/Heartbeat | ✅ | External | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Docker | ✅ | External | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| WebSocket | ✅ | External | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Database | ✅ | External | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Certificate | ✅ | External | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Provider | Uptime Kuma | Cachet | Vigil | Statping-ng | Netcheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telegram | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Discord | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Slack | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| SMS | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Pushover | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| PagerDuty | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Webhook | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Matrix | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Teams | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Feature | Uptime Kuma | Cachet | Vigil | Statping-ng | Netcheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2FA/MFA | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| SSO/SAML | ✅ (v2.0+) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Rate Limiting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| HTTPS Required | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Audit Logging | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Docker Secrets | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| RBAC | ✅ | Limited | ❌ | Limited | ❌ |
| Tool | Self-Hosted | Cloud/Hosted | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | Free (MIT) | Self-hosted only | Self-hosted |
| Cachet | Free (BSD-3) | Cachet Cloud (paid) | Cachet Enterprise |
| Vigil | Free (Apache-2.0) | Self-hosted only | Self-hosted |
| Statping-ng | Free (MIT) | Self-hosted only | Self-hosted |
| Netcheck | Free (MIT) | Self-hosted only | Self-hosted |
| Tool | Official Image | Architectures | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | ✅ louislam/uptime-kuma |
amd64, arm64, arm/v7 | ~150MB |
| Cachet | ❌ Community only | amd64 | ~200MB |
| Vigil | ✅ valeriansaliou/vigil |
amd64, arm64 | ~15MB |
| Statping-ng | ✅ statping/statping-ng |
amd64, arm64 | ~30MB |
| Netcheck | ✅ ghcr.io/nicholas-fedor/netcheck |
amd64, arm64 | ~20MB |
| Tool | Minimum RAM | Recommended RAM | CPU | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | 256MB | 512MB+ | 1 core | 1GB |
| Cachet | 512MB | 1GB+ | 1 core | 2GB |
| Vigil | 32MB | 64MB | 0.5 core | 500MB |
| Statping-ng | 64MB | 128MB | 0.5 core | 500MB |
| Netcheck | 32MB | 64MB | 0.5 core | 500MB |
| Tool | Stars | Forks | Contributors | Last Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | 70,000+ | 5,000+ | 200+ | Feb 2026 |
| Cachet | 13,000+ | 2,000+ | 150+ | 2025 |
| Vigil | 4,000+ | 300+ | 30+ | 2025 |
| Statping-ng | 3,000+ | 400+ | 50+ | 2025 |
| Netcheck | 1,000+ | 100+ | 10+ | 2025 |
| Tool | Official Docs | Community Guides | Video Tutorials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Cachet | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Vigil | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| Statping-ng | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Netcheck | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
From Cachet:
From Vigil:
From Statping-ng:
| Use Case | Recommended Tool | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | Uptime Kuma | Easy setup, features |
| Enterprise | Uptime Kuma | Security, RBAC, audit logging |
| Resource-Constrained | Vigil | Minimal resource usage |
| Simple Monitoring | Netcheck | Easy, lightweight |
| Status Page Focus | Cachet | Advanced customization |
| Go Ecosystem | Statping-ng | Native Go application |
| Rust Preference | Vigil/Netcheck | Rust binaries |
| Maximum Integrations | Uptime Kuma | 90+ notification providers |
| Team Size | Recommended Tool | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Uptime Kuma, Netcheck | Easy to manage |
| Small Team (2-10) | Uptime Kuma | Good collaboration features |
| Medium Team (10-50) | Uptime Kuma | RBAC, audit logging |
| Large Team (50+) | Uptime Kuma, Cachet | Enterprise features |
| Page | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma Overview | /web-apps/status-pages/uptime-kuma | Main overview |
| Cachet Overview | /web-apps/status-pages/cachet | Cachet details |
| Vigil Overview | /web-apps/status-pages/vigil | Vigil details |
| Statping-ng Overview | /web-apps/status-pages/statping-ng | Statping-ng details |
| Netcheck Overview | /web-apps/status-pages/netcheck | Netcheck details |
Uptime Kuma stands out as the most self-hosted monitoring solution with:
Choose alternatives when:
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