bettercapvsUpptime
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| bettercap | Upptime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Network Security | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 20 211 | 17 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +190 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | v2.41.7 · 11 May 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Markdown |
Which one should you pick?
bettercap scores 75/100 against 69/100 for Upptime, so it is the safer default.
bettercap ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; bettercap needs more configuration.
bettercap is growing faster right now (+190 stars in 30 days).
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