Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM)vsuptime-kuma
Two self-hosted Monitoring & observability projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) | uptime-kuma | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 88/100 |
| Rank in category | #77 of 104 in Monitoring & observability | #3 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 165 | 93 036 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 289 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.2.7 · 29 Jul 2026 | 2.5.8 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
uptime-kuma scores 88/100 against 45/100 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM), so it is the safer default.
uptime-kuma ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM).
If you want the quickest setup, uptime-kuma is easier to run; Self-Hosted Metrics (SHM) needs more configuration.
uptime-kuma is growing faster right now (+1 289 stars in 30 days).
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