Errbit vs Uptime Kuma

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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FeatureErrbitUptime Kuma
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageRubyJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker
GitHub stars★ 4,270★ 89,960
First released20112021
ReplacesAirbrake, SentryPingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose Errbit if…

  • Long-established and stable
  • Integrates with many trackers
Errbit details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Errbit or Uptime Kuma better?

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

Are Errbit and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

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

Can I run Errbit and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

Errbit: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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