Kener
A handsome status page that also does the checking, not just the apologizing.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-14
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Docker Compose with Kener and Redis; PostgreSQL or MySQL can replace the default SQLite database
- Operational Setup
- A usable deployment needs Redis plus a secret key, public origin, persistence, and mail/notification settings, so it is not a one-container static status page.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Configuration and incidents default to `./database/kener.sqlite.db`, with PostgreSQL/MySQL supported; Redis carries queues, cache, and scheduled jobs.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is strongest as an attractive status page with checks, not as a mature worldwide synthetic-monitoring and on-call service.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $34/mo ($408/yr) in subscriptions
Kener FAQ
Common questions
Is Kener free and open source?+
Kener is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on self-host. A handsome status page that also does the checking, not just the apologizing.
What paid software does Kener replace?+
Kener serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Better Stack, saving up to $34/month ($408/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Kener?+
Installation: Docker Compose with Kener and Redis; PostgreSQL or MySQL can replace the default SQLite database. Setup notes: A usable deployment needs Redis plus a secret key, public origin, persistence, and mail/notification settings, so it is not a one-container static status page.
What is the catch or trade-off with Kener?+
It is strongest as an attractive status page with checks, not as a mature worldwide synthetic-monitoring and on-call service.