Cachet vs Uptime Kuma
Self-host pick — both replace Statuspage (Atlassian) (Public status page / incident communication).
Both Cachet and Uptime Kuma self-host as a replacement for Statuspage (Atlassian) (Public status page / incident communication). Pick Uptime Kuma if you want the lighter footprint — 5min docker run, $3/mo vps — node + sqlite, runs anywhere. Pick Cachet if you need teams that want the closest spiritual Statuspage clone — same component grouping, same incident lifecycle — 20min docker-compose (PHP/Laravel + Postgres or MySQL) and $5/mo vps.
| Cachetopen-source | Uptime Kumaopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose (PHP/Laravel + Postgres or MySQL) | 5min docker run |
| Monthly cost | $5/mo VPS. | $3/mo VPS — Node + SQLite, runs anywhere. |
| GitHub | cachethq/cachet | louislam/uptime-kuma |
| Replaces | Statuspage (Atlassian) | Statuspage (Atlassian) + 1 other |
Good fit for
Cachet
Teams that want the closest spiritual Statuspage clone — same component grouping, same incident lifecycle.
Weak at:No built-in uptime checks — you're stitching Cachet + checker + webhook plumbing yourself.
Uptime Kuma
Small teams that want monitoring + status-page in one tool with the easiest install.
Weak at:SQLite limits scale (~50 monitors fine; 500+ struggles); incident workflow is lighter than Cachet.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli statuspage prints Statuspage (Atlassian)'s self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Cachet or Uptime Kuma?
Cachet: 20min docker-compose (PHP/Laravel + Postgres or MySQL). Uptime Kuma: 5min docker run.
What does each cost to run?
Cachet: $5/mo VPS.. Uptime Kuma: $3/mo VPS — Node + SQLite, runs anywhere.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Cachet and Uptime Kuma replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Statuspage (Atlassian).