Logstash 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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FeatureLogstashUptime Kuma
CategoryMonitoring & StatusMonitoring & Status
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageJavaJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, binarydocker
GitHub stars★ 14,912★ 89,960
First released20092021
ReplacesFluentdPingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose Logstash if…

  • Powerful transformation language
  • Huge plugin library
Logstash details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Logstash or Uptime Kuma better?

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

Are Logstash and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

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

Can I run Logstash and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

Logstash: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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