Grafana
Open-source observability platform
99
Static comparison
Grafana vs Uptime Kuma
Grafana has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Uptime Kuma
A fancy self-hosted monitoring tool
96
Evidence comparison
| Use case | Observability | Uptime Monitoring |
|---|---|---|
| Openness | Open core | OSI-approved OSS |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Health | 99 | 96 |
| Shipping | 99 | 95 |
| ToolVitals score | 99 | 96 |
| Data confidence | 90 | 90 |
| Source coverage | 100 | 95 |
| GitHub stars | 76,658 | 91,163 |
| Forks | 14,715 | 8,385 |
| Watchers | 1,312 | 319 |
| Open issues | 3,320 | 800 |
| Last commit | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Commits (30d) | 850 | 70 |
| Commits (90d) | 3,116 | 149 |
| Active contributors (90d) | 97 | 77 |
| Releases (90d) | 26 | 4 |
| Status reason | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. | Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong. |
Decision notes
How to read this matchup
Grafana is tracked under Observability, while Uptime Kuma is tracked under Uptime Monitoring.
The overall signal is close; license, source quality, and fit matter more than the headline score.
Grafana is tracked as open core with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Uptime Kuma is tracked as OSI-approved open source with high confidence in ToolVitals data.
Comparison FAQ
Which has the stronger ToolVitals signal, Grafana or Uptime Kuma?
Grafana has the stronger current ToolVitals signal, but check fit, license class, source coverage, and confidence before switching.
Are Grafana and Uptime Kuma direct alternatives?
Not exactly. ToolVitals classifies them in different use cases, so use this page as a public-signal comparison before checking workflow fit.
Do sponsors affect this comparison?
No. Sponsors and affiliate links do not affect ToolVitals scores, rankings, risk labels, or evidence display.
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