Overview
Welcome to CuliUptime! This guide will help you choose the best deployment method and get up and running quickly.
🎯 Choose Your Path
🌟 Cloud Service (Recommended for Most Users)
Perfect for individuals and small teams who want to start monitoring immediately.
✅ Best for:
- Quick setup (< 2 minutes)
- No infrastructure management
- Automatic updates
- Built-in global agent network
🏠 Self-Hosted (Full Control)
Ideal for organizations that need data sovereignty, custom integrations, or specific compliance requirements.
✅ Best for:
- Data privacy requirements
- Custom agent locations
- On-premises deployments
- Advanced customization
🏭 Production Self-Hosted (Enterprise)
Comprehensive production deployment with SSL automation, security hardening, database initialization, and enterprise features.
✅ Best for:
- Production environments
- SSL automation requirement
- Security and compliance needs
- Optimized performance (2vCPU/4GB)
- Enterprise monitoring features
- Complete database schema setup
🔄 Migration Between Options
You can easily migrate between cloud and self-hosted deployments:
- Cloud → Self-hosted: Export your monitors and configuration
- Self-hosted → Cloud: Import your existing setup
- Multiple instances: Run both for redundancy
⚡ Quick Comparison
| Feature | Cloud Service | Development Self-Hosted | Production Self-Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 2 minutes | 15-30 minutes | 30-60 minutes |
| Cost | Free | Infrastructure costs | Infrastructure costs |
| Maintenance | Zero | Minimal (Docker) | Automated monitoring |
| Updates | Automatic | Manual/automated | Manual/automated |
| Data Location | US/EU regions | Your infrastructure | Your infrastructure |
| SSL/Security | Enterprise grade | Basic/manual | Automated Let's Encrypt |
| Performance | Optimized | Basic | Optimized (2vCPU/4GB) |
| Monitoring | Built-in | Basic health checks | Comprehensive |
| Backup | Automated | Manual | Automated scripts |
| Custom Agents | Request locations | Deploy anywhere | Deploy anywhere |
| Compliance | SOC2 Type II planned | Full control | Full control + hardening |
🚀 What's Next?
- Choose your deployment method above
- Create your first monitor in under 5 minutes
- Set up alerts to get notified of issues
- Deploy additional agents for global coverage
🆘 Need Help?
Ready to monitor your first service? Pick your path above! 🎯