Uptime Kuma on Our Chart — The Cheapest Tier
Uptime Kuma runs on 1 GB RAM — the cheapest tier in our chart. Hetzner €3.29/mo (1 GB) and Hostinger $3.99/mo (1 GB) are the bottom tiers. Ultra-light monitoring setup.
Hetzner's 1GB Tier Tops Our Chart — €3.29/mo
1 GB RAM, €/RAM = 3.29. Lowest absolute price in our entire chart. Runs 500+ monitors easily. Hostinger $3.99/mo for US.
Get Hetzner VPS →Uptime Kuma in Numbers — 1GB Tier Costs
Uptime Kuma is an ultra-light monitor: 256 MB RAM minimum, 1 GB comfortable for 100+ monitors. In our chart, Hetzner €3.29/mo (1 GB) is the cheapest tier globally. Hostinger $3.99/mo (1 GB) for US. Both run 500+ monitors with headroom.
Total annual cost for Uptime Kuma: Hetzner €3.29/mo = €39.48/yr. Hostinger $3.99/mo = $47.88/yr. See our full 1 GB tier breakdown ranked by absolute price. Independent monitoring ensures your alerts fire even if your main stack goes down.
Minimum Server Requirements for Uptime Kuma
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| CPU | 1 vCPU | 2+ vCPUs |
| Storage | 5 GB | 40+ GB NVMe |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04+ | Ubuntu 24.04 LTS |
Top 5 VPS Providers for Uptime Kuma Compared
We deployed Uptime Kuma on each provider and measured startup time, response latency, and resource usage. Here are the results:
Pros
- Unbeatable price-to-performance ratio
- European data centers with strong privacy
- NVMe storage on all plans
Cons
- No US data centers
- Control panel less polished than competitors
All Hetzner Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX22 | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 40 GB NVMe | $4.15/mo | Get Plan → |
| CX32 | 4 vCPU | 8 GB | 80 GB NVMe | $7.49/mo | Get Plan → |
| CX42 | 8 vCPU | 16 GB | 160 GB NVMe | $14.49/mo | Get Plan → |
| CX52 | 16 vCPU | 32 GB | 320 GB NVMe | $28.49/mo | Get Plan → |
Pros
- Very beginner-friendly control panel
- Competitive pricing with frequent deals
- 24/7 customer support
Cons
- Renewal prices are higher
- Limited advanced configuration options
All Hostinger Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KVM 1 | 1 vCPU | 4 GB | 50 GB NVMe | $4.99/mo | Get Plan → |
| KVM 2 | 2 vCPU | 8 GB | 100 GB NVMe | $6.99/mo | Get Plan → |
| KVM 4 | 4 vCPU | 16 GB | 200 GB NVMe | $12.99/mo | Get Plan → |
| KVM 8 | 8 vCPU | 32 GB | 400 GB NVMe | $19.99/mo | Get Plan → |
Pros
- Excellent documentation and tutorials
- $200 free credit for new accounts
- Strong developer ecosystem
Cons
- Higher pricing than budget providers
- No phone support available
All DigitalOcean Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | $12.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Regular | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | $24.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| CPU-Optimized | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 25 GB SSD | $42.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Memory-Opt | 2 vCPU | 16 GB | 50 GB SSD | $84.00/mo | Get Plan → |
Pros
- 32 data center locations worldwide
- Hourly billing with no lock-in
- High-performance NVMe storage
Cons
- Interface can be overwhelming for beginners
- Support response times vary
All Vultr Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Compute | 1 vCPU | 2 GB | 50 GB SSD | $10.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Cloud Compute | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 80 GB SSD | $20.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| High Frequency | 2 vCPU | 4 GB | 64 GB NVMe | $24.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Bare Metal | E-2286G | 32 GB | 2x 480GB SSD | $120.00/mo | Get Plan → |
Pros
- One-click deploys from Git
- Auto-scaling based on usage
- No server management needed
Cons
- Can get expensive at scale
- Less control over infrastructure
All Railway Plans
| Plan | CPU | RAM | Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | Shared 8 vCPU | 8 GB | 100 GB | $5.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Pro | Shared 32 vCPU | 32 GB | 250 GB | $20.00/mo | Get Plan → |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom | Get Plan → |
Architecture Overview
A typical Uptime Kuma deployment on a VPS uses Docker for easy management and Nginx as a reverse proxy:
Uptime Kuma Deployment Architecture
How to Set Up Uptime Kuma on a VPS
Step 1: Provision a small VPS
Choose your VPS provider (we recommend Hetzner for the best value), select an Ubuntu 24.04 LTS image, and configure your SSH keys. Most providers have this ready in under 2 minutes.
Step 2: Deploy Uptime Kuma with Docker
SSH into your server, install Docker and Docker Compose, and pull the Uptime Kuma container image. Configure your environment variables and Docker Compose file according to the official documentation.
Step 3: Add monitors and configure notifications
Set up Nginx as a reverse proxy with SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt. Point your domain to the server IP, and your Uptime Kuma instance will be accessible via HTTPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
How light is Uptime Kuma on our chart?
Lightest tool here. Runs on our 1 GB cheapest tier (Hetzner €3.29/mo). Handles 500+ monitors with ease.
Can I monitor unlimited endpoints?
Yes. Hetzner's 1 GB tier runs 500+ monitors no problem. HTTP, TCP, DNS, Ping all supported.
Do all tiers in our chart support status pages?
Yes. Public status pages work on every tier. 1 GB tier is fine — no CPU needed for static pages.
What alerts on our cheapest tier?
All 90+ notification channels (Telegram, Discord, Slack, email, webhooks). No limits per tier.
Is Uptime Kuma really free?
Yes — MIT licensed. Hetzner €3.29/mo = only cost. €39.48/yr for independent monitoring.