Cube vs Uptime Kuma

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureCubeUptime Kuma
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageRustJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 20,572★ 89,960
First released20192021
ReplacesLooker, AtScalePingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose Cube if…

  • Consistent metrics across tools
  • Strong API surface
Cube details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

  • Very easy to use
  • Great notifications
  • Lightweight
Uptime Kuma details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cube or Uptime Kuma better?

Uptime Kuma is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cube if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Cube and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

Yes. Cube is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Uptime Kuma under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cube and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

Cube: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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