capvsUpptime
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cap | Upptime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 24 037 | 17 185 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 264 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Markdown |
Which one should you pick?
cap scores 79/100 against 69/100 for Upptime, so it is the safer default.
cap ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; cap needs more configuration.
cap is growing faster right now (+1 264 stars in 30 days).
cap details →Upptime details →