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Open-Source Observability · openstatusHQ

openstatus

Openstatus is an open-source platform that combines status page publishing with uptime monitoring across 28 global regions. It offers both managed and self-hosted deployment options with monitoring-as-code capabilities via YAML, CLI, and GitHub Actions.

Source: GitHub — github.com/openstatusHQ/openstatus
8.8k
GitHub stars
696
Forks
TypeScript
Primary language
AGPL-3.0
License (OSI-approved)

Key facts

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RepositoryopenstatusHQ/openstatus
OwneropenstatusHQ
Primary languageTypeScript
LicenseAGPL-3.0 — OSI-approved
Stars8.8k
Forks696
Open issues59
Latest releaseUnknown
Last updated2026-07-07
Sourcehttps://github.com/openstatusHQ/openstatus

What openstatus is

Built on Next.js, Hono, Go, Turso, Drizzle ORM, and Tinybird, openstatus provides synthetic monitoring, incident communication, and status page rendering. Self-hosting uses containerized architecture (Docker/Coolify) with private location checkers deployable as 8.5MB images.

Quickstart

Get the openstatus source

Clone the repository and explore it locally.

terminalbash
git clone https://github.com/openstatusHQ/openstatus.gitcd openstatus# follow the project's README for install & configuration

Need it deployed, integrated, or customized instead? DEV.co ships production installs.

Best use cases

Multi-region uptime monitoring with public status pages

Organizations needing to monitor services from 28 global regions while publishing real-time status to users. Combines monitoring and communication in one tool, eliminating integration overhead.

Infrastructure-as-code monitoring workflows

Teams using YAML-driven configuration, CI/CD pipelines, and Terraform. Supports GitHub Actions and CLI-based monitoring setup, fitting teams already in DevOps/GitOps workflows.

Self-hosted or privacy-sensitive deployments

Organizations requiring on-premises or private-cloud deployment without vendor lock-in. Single 8.5MB Docker image for private locations simplifies isolated monitoring architectures.

Implementation considerations

  • AGPL-3.0 license: Any self-hosted modifications that are exposed over a network may trigger copyleft obligations. Legal review recommended before internal deployment.
  • Microservice architecture: Deployment involves multiple Docker images (server, dashboard, workflows, checker, status page, private-location). Orchestration and networking complexity increases with scale.
  • Data backend: Turso (SQLite) and Tinybird (analytics) are external dependencies. Assess vendor lock-in and alternative storage strategies if considering air-gapped deployments.
  • Checker infrastructure: Go-based checker runs in private locations. Monitoring from 28 cloud regions in managed service; self-hosted deployments must manage regional checkers separately.
  • No official release version: Latest release is 'n/a'; last push was 2026-07-07 (future-dated, likely clock error). Assess stability and update cadence before production commitment.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

  • Requiring commercial license with no copyleft obligations — Openstatus uses AGPL-3.0, which mandates source disclosure for networked modifications. Commercial use requires careful review of whether derivative works must be open-sourced.
  • Need for guaranteed SLA or enterprise support contract — No official release cadence, SLA commitments, or enterprise support model visible in the data. Enterprise inquiries are directed to email; support structure is unknown.
  • Expecting minimal operational overhead — Self-hosting requires managing Node.js ≥20, pnpm, Bun, Turso, and multiple microservices (server, dashboard, workflows, checker, status page). Docker Compose eases this but still non-trivial.
  • Low-latency, sub-second incident detection — No latency or detection SLA specifications provided. Monitoring from 28 regions implies network-bound checks; real-time incident response expectations require verification.

License & commercial use

Licensed under AGPL-3.0 (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0). This is a strong copyleft license requiring that any modified versions distributed or exposed over a network must provide source code access to users. Commercial use is not explicitly prohibited, but derivative works carry copyleft obligations.

AGPL-3.0 allows commercial use but mandates source disclosure for networked modifications. If you modify openstatus and deploy it as a service, you must offer source to users. Pure self-hosting without modifications is less restrictive, but any customization requires legal review. Enterprise inquiries are directed to [email protected]; a commercial license or exception may be available but is unknown from this data.

DEV.co evaluation signals

Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.

SignalAssessment
MaintenanceActive
DocumentationAdequate
License clarityClear
Deployment complexityModerate
DEV.co fitGood
Assessment confidenceMedium
Security considerations

No explicit security audit, vulnerability disclosure policy, or hardening guidelines mentioned in the data. Self-hosting introduces supply-chain risk (Node.js, Go, Turso dependencies). AGPL-3.0 source availability is a transparency control. Checker agents running in private locations should be isolated from sensitive infrastructure. No mention of TLS enforcement, secret rotation, or compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001). Assess against your threat model and regulatory requirements.

Alternatives to consider

Uptime Kuma

Open-source uptime monitoring with status page. Simpler stack (Node.js + SQLite), permissive MIT license, lower deployment complexity. Lacks global regions and monitoring-as-code.

Statuses (or similar SaaS)

Managed status page + monitoring services (Atlassian, Squadcast, etc.). No self-hosting, no copyleft licensing, vendor-managed infrastructure. Higher cost per seat/subscriber.

Prometheus + Alertmanager + Grafana

Open-source observability stack with permissive Apache 2.0/AGPL licenses. Mature, widely adopted, highly customizable. Steeper learning curve, requires deeper DevOps expertise.

Software development agency

Build on openstatus with DEV.co software developers

Review the AGPL-3.0 licensing terms, assess self-hosting complexity, and validate global monitoring coverage against your SLA requirements. Contact the team at [email protected] for enterprise licensing or custom feature inquiries.

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openstatus FAQ

Can I use openstatus commercially?
Yes, but AGPL-3.0 applies. If you modify and expose openstatus over a network (self-hosted with changes), you must disclose source to users. A commercial license may be available via [email protected]; verify terms before deployment.
What is the difference between managed and self-hosted?
Managed service provides monitoring from 28 cloud regions globally and hosted status pages; your infrastructure is managed. Self-hosted requires you to operate Docker containers, manage Turso/Tinybird integrations, and run private-location checkers. Both use the same code.
How does monitoring-as-code work?
Openstatus supports YAML configuration, a CLI tool, GitHub Actions workflows, and Terraform providers. You define monitors declaratively and version-control them alongside your code, enabling GitOps-style deployments.
What is the production readiness of openstatus?
Unknown from the data. No official versioning, SLA, or release roadmap visible. Active development (recent commits, open issues) suggests ongoing work. Requires review of deployment references, user testimonials, and issue resolution patterns before committing to production.

Build it with a software development company

Pairing openstatus with the rest of your stack is where most open-source observability projects stall. DEV.co is a software development agency that does the integration work — plus AI development when models are in scope.

Ready to Deploy Openstatus?

Review the AGPL-3.0 licensing terms, assess self-hosting complexity, and validate global monitoring coverage against your SLA requirements. Contact the team at [email protected] for enterprise licensing or custom feature inquiries.