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Uptime Kuma alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Uptime Kuma: checks come from a single location, and you have to monitor and maintain the monitor itself. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Uptime Kuma, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. UptimeRobot currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Netdata logoNetdataOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted, Linux +24 of 455.3
  1. Netdata logo

    1. NetdataTop pick

    Best for: Sysadmins and homelab users who want instant, detailed server metrics with no setup

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted, Linux, macOS, Windows

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Uptime Kuma

    Self-hosted server metrics if you also want to watch resources, not just uptime.

    Pros

    • Works out of the box with automatic service detection
    • Per-second resolution metrics
    • Built-in anomaly detection and alerts

    Cons

    • Less suited to long-term retention and capacity planning
    • Many charts can feel overwhelming
    • Cloud free tier is limited to a few non-commercial nodes
    Visit Netdata Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Netdata a good Uptime Kuma alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    Up to 5 nodes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026netdata.cloud(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid price
    From $4.50 per node
    Checked Oct 25, 2026netdata.cloud(opens source in a new tab)
    Homelab plan
    $90/year, unlimited nodes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026netdata.cloud(opens source in a new tab)

The best Uptime Kuma alternative for…

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

UptimeRobot logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for most people

UptimeRobot

Hosted checks from outside your network, with a free plan.

Netdata logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for a free option

Netdata

Self-hosted server metrics if you also want to watch resources, not just uptime.

openstatus logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

openstatus

Open-source status pages with checks from many global regions.

Healthchecks.io logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for open source

Healthchecks.io

Open-source and self-hostable, focused on cron job heartbeats.

openstatus logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for self-hosting

openstatus

Open-source status pages with checks from many global regions.

Netdata logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for Mac

Netdata

Self-hosted server metrics if you also want to watch resources, not just uptime.

Netdata logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for Windows

Netdata

Self-hosted server metrics if you also want to watch resources, not just uptime.

Netdata logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for Linux

Netdata

Self-hosted server metrics if you also want to watch resources, not just uptime.

Better Stack logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for iPhone and Android

Better Stack

Hosted multi-region monitoring with phone alerts and on-call.

UptimeRobot logo

Best Uptime Kuma alternative for working in the browser

UptimeRobot

Hosted checks from outside your network, with a free plan.

Uptime Kuma alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Uptime Kuma?

UptimeRobot ranks first right now. Hosted checks from outside your network, with a free plan. openstatus and Healthchecks.io follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Uptime Kuma?

Yes. UptimeRobot (free plan + paid), openstatus (free plan + paid), Healthchecks.io (free plan + paid) and Better Stack (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Uptime Kuma?

Yes: openstatus, Healthchecks.io and Netdata. openstatus, Healthchecks.io and Netdata can also be self-hosted.

Which Uptime Kuma alternatives work on Linux?

Netdata runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Uptime Kuma?

The complaints we hear most: checks come from a single location; you have to monitor and maintain the monitor itself; no built-in on-call scheduling.

How is this list ranked?

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