Rybbit 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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FeatureRybbitUptime Kuma
CategoryWeb AnalyticsMonitoring & Status
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 12,589★ 89,960
First released20242021
ReplacesGoogle Analytics, MixpanelPingdom, UptimeRobot

Why pick each one

Choose Rybbit if…

  • Modern intuitive UI
  • Combines web and product analytics
Rybbit details

Choose Uptime Kuma if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Rybbit or Uptime Kuma better?

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

Are Rybbit and Uptime Kuma free and open-source?

Yes. Rybbit is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Uptime Kuma under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Rybbit and Uptime Kuma with Docker?

Rybbit: yes. Uptime Kuma: yes.

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