Monitoring stack: Uptime Kuma + Grafana on a $5 VPS
Full observability for indie SaaS without Datadog pricing.
TL;DR
Uptime Kuma + Grafana + Prometheus on one CX11 VPS monitors 20 services with 1-minute intervals. Alert via Discord webhook — total cost $4.50/mo vs $300+/mo for Datadog at similar scale.
Alex Rivera6 min read
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Monitoring stack: Uptime Kuma + Grafana on a $5 VPS: what indie hackers need to know in 2026
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| Criteria | Option A | Option B | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock-in risk | Free tier | Enterprise | Depends |
| Learning curve | Free tier | Enterprise | Tie |
| Learning curve | Free tier | Low | Option A |
| Lock-in risk | High | Medium | Option A |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best monitoring stack: uptime kuma + grafana on a $5 vps for indie hackers in 2026?
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- How much does monitoring stack: uptime kuma + grafana on a $5 vps cost for a solo founder?
- Most indie stacks land between $8/mo and $125/mo depending on traffic and GPU usage.
- Can I self-host instead of using a managed service?
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