UpptimevsUrBackup
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Upptime | UrBackup | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 12 in Uptime Monitoring | #18 of 46 in Backup |
| GitHub stars | 17 183 | 943 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +-1 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | 2.5.38 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Markdown | C |
Which one should you pick?
Upptime scores 69/100 against 60/100 for UrBackup, so it is the safer default.
UrBackup ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Upptime.
If you want the quickest setup, Upptime is easier to run; UrBackup needs more configuration.
UrBackup is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
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