Druid 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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FeatureDruidUptime Kuma
CategoryWeb AnalyticsMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 14,042★ 89,960
First released20262021
ReplacesPingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose Druid if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 14k GitHub stars
  • Written in Java
Druid details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Druid or Uptime Kuma better?

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

Are Druid and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

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

Can I run Druid and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

Druid: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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