Lunalytics vs Blackbox Exporter
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted monitoring & status options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Lunalytics
Simple self-hosted website and service uptime monitor
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Blackbox Exporter
Probes endpoints over HTTP, TCP, DNS, and ICMP
| Feature | Lunalytics | Blackbox Exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Monitoring & Status | Monitoring & Status |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | CSS | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1 | ★ 5,818 |
| First released | 2023 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Pingdom, Better Uptime | Pingdom |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lunalytics or Blackbox Exporter better?
Neither is universally better. Blackbox Exporter has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Lunalytics and Blackbox Exporter free and open-source?
Yes. Lunalytics is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Blackbox Exporter under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lunalytics and Blackbox Exporter with Docker?
Lunalytics: yes. Blackbox Exporter: yes.