ScreenTinkervsUpptime
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ScreenTinker | Upptime | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 242 | 17 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Markdown |
Which one should you pick?
Upptime scores 69/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
ScreenTinker ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; ScreenTinker needs more configuration.
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