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openstatus alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave openstatus: smaller integration list than established tools, and self-hosting is less documented than the hosted service. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces openstatus, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Uptime Kuma currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Uptime Kuma logoUptime KumaOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web4 of 466.5
  1. Uptime Kuma logo

    1. Uptime KumaTop pick

    Best for: Homelab users and small teams who want free uptime checks and status pages on their own server

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from openstatus

    Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place.

    Pros

    • Free with no monitor limits
    • Huge list of notification integrations
    • One-command Docker install

    Cons

    • Checks come from a single location
    • You have to monitor and maintain the monitor itself
    • No built-in on-call scheduling
    Visit Uptime Kuma Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Uptime Kuma a good openstatus alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Notification services
    90+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Shortest interval
    20 seconds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Status pages
    Multiple, custom domains
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best openstatus alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Uptime Kuma logo

Best openstatus alternative for most people

Uptime Kuma

Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place.

Uptime Kuma logo

Best openstatus alternative for a free option

Uptime Kuma

Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place.

Instatus logo

Best openstatus alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Instatus

Polished hosted status pages with on-call at a low price.

Uptime Kuma logo

Best openstatus alternative for open source

Uptime Kuma

Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place.

Uptime Kuma logo

Best openstatus alternative for self-hosting

Uptime Kuma

Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place.

Better Stack logo

Best openstatus alternative for iPhone and Android

Better Stack

Bundles uptime, status pages, on-call and logs in one service.

Atlassian Statuspage logo

Best openstatus alternative for working in the browser

Atlassian Statuspage

The best-known hosted status page with deep integrations.

openstatus alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to openstatus?

Uptime Kuma ranks first right now. Simpler self-hosted monitor if you only need checks from one place. Instatus and Atlassian Statuspage follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to openstatus?

Yes. Uptime Kuma (open source), Instatus (free plan + paid), Atlassian Statuspage (free plan + paid) and Checkly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to openstatus?

Yes: Uptime Kuma. Uptime Kuma can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from openstatus?

The complaints we hear most: smaller integration list than established tools; self-hosting is less documented than the hosted service; young product still changing quickly.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces openstatus, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.