Question 1

What is Kener?

Accepted Answer

Kener is a free, open-source status page system built with SvelteKit and Node.js. It provides real-time uptime monitoring across 11 service types, incident management, maintenance scheduling, and customizable dashboards. You can self-host it with Docker in under 2 minutes, or one-click deploy to Railway and Zeabur.

Question 2

How do I deploy Kener with Docker?

Accepted Answer

Kener can be deployed with a single docker-compose.yml file. Run 'docker compose up -d' to start. It supports SQLite (default), PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases. You need Redis for the job queue. One-click deploy options are also available for Railway and Zeabur.

Question 3

What types of monitors does Kener support?

Accepted Answer

Kener supports 11 monitor types: API (HTTP), Ping, TCP, DNS, SSL certificate, SQL database, Heartbeat, GameDig (game server), gRPC, Group, and None. Each monitor type can be configured with custom check intervals, thresholds, and alerting rules.

Question 4

Is Kener a good alternative to Statuspage, Betteruptime, or Upptime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kener is a free, MIT-licensed, open-source alternative to paid status page services like Atlassian Statuspage, Better Uptime, and Instatus. Unlike SaaS options, Kener gives you full control over your data with self-hosted Docker deployment, supports 11 monitor types, 21 languages, and includes incident management, maintenance scheduling, and subscriber notifications at no cost.

Question 5

Does Kener support incident management?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kener has full incident management with transparent timelines, status updates, acknowledgements, and clear communication workflows. You can create, update, and resolve incidents through the admin dashboard or the REST API.

Question 6

Can I customize the look and feel of my Kener status page?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kener offers extensive customization including custom logos, colors, CSS, theme behavior (light/dark mode), localization across 21 languages, and multiple branded status pages from a single instance. It also supports embeddable status widgets and uptime badges.

Question 7

Does Kener have an API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kener provides a complete REST API (v4) for automating incidents, monitor operations, and reporting. API access is secured with Bearer token authentication and supports full CRUD operations.

Question 8

What notification channels does Kener support?

Accepted Answer

Kener supports notifications via email, webhooks, Slack, and Discord. It uses a trigger-based workflow system where you can configure smart conditions to route alerts and automate operational notifications to your team.

Question 9

Is Kener free and open source?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Kener is 100% free and open-source, licensed under the MIT license. The source code is available on GitHub at github.com/rajnandan1/kener. There are no paid tiers or premium features — every feature is available to all users.

Feature	Kener	Upptime	Uptime Kuma	Statuspage
Self-hosted	Yes	GitHub only	Yes	No
Monitor types	11	1	10+	External
Incident management	Full lifecycle	GitHub Issues	No	Yes
Recurring maintenance	RRULE	Basic	Basic	Basic
Subscriber notifications	Unlimited	No	No	Capped
RBAC	3 roles	No	No	Paid tiers
REST API	17+ endpoints	Read-only	Yes	Yes
Cost	Free	Free	Free	$29–1,499/mo

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