HyperDX 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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FeatureHyperDXUptime Kuma
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, helmdocker
GitHub stars★ 9,808★ 89,960
First released20232021
ReplacesDatadog, SentryPingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose HyperDX if…

  • Session replay correlation
  • Developer-focused UX
HyperDX details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is HyperDX or Uptime Kuma better?

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

Are HyperDX and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

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

Can I run HyperDX and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

HyperDX: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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