# mitmproxy vs Upptime

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | mitmproxy | Upptime |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 48 in Network Monitoring | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 46 448 ✓ | 17 183 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 313 ✓ | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v12.3.1 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Markdown |

## Which one should you pick?

mitmproxy scores 86/100 against 69/100 for Upptime, so it is the safer default.

mitmproxy ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.

If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; mitmproxy needs more configuration.

mitmproxy is growing faster right now (+1 313 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [mitmproxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mitmproxy.md)
- [Upptime](https://selfhost.directory/project/upptime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/upptime.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/mitmproxy-vs-upptime