Portainer CE vs Statusnook
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted dashboards & startpages options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Portainer CE
Lightweight management UI for Docker and Kubernetes
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Statusnook
Effortless self-hosted status page and monitoring dashboard
| Feature | Portainer CE | Statusnook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Zlib | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 38,184 | ★ 976 |
| First released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Rancher, Docker Desktop | StatusPage, Instatus |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Portainer CE or Statusnook better?
Neither is universally better. Portainer CE has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Portainer CE and Statusnook free and open-source?
Yes. Portainer CE is licensed under Zlib and Statusnook under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Portainer CE and Statusnook with Docker?
Portainer CE: yes. Statusnook: yes.