code-servervsUpptime
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| code-server | Upptime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 166 in Developer Tools | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 79 725 | 17 187 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +321 | +3 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 31 | 0 |
| Latest release | v4.144.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Markdown |
Which one should you pick?
code-server scores 83/100 against 69/100 for Upptime, so it is the safer default.
code-server ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; code-server needs more configuration.
code-server is growing faster right now (+321 stars in 30 days).
code-server details →Upptime details →