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Uptime monitoring and incident management service that alerts teams when websites or services go down
Cachet
Self-hosted status page system for service monitoring
Cachet is a self-hosted status page system built with PHP and Laravel, enabling teams to communicate service health and incidents to users.
Overview
Communicate Service Health with Confidence
Cachet is a self-hosted status page system designed for teams that need full control over their service communication infrastructure. Built on PHP and Laravel, it provides organizations with a dedicated platform to display real-time service status, scheduled maintenance windows, and incident updates to their users and customers.
Technical Foundation
Cachet requires PHP 8.2 or later and supports multiple database backends including MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. The system is currently undergoing a major rebuild for version 3.x, bringing modernized architecture and enhanced capabilities. Deployment options include traditional server installations via Composer or containerized environments using Docker.
Who Should Use Cachet
Ideal for development teams, SaaS providers, and IT operations groups seeking transparency in service communication without relying on third-party platforms. Organizations gain complete ownership of their status page data and presentation while maintaining the flexibility to customize the experience to match their brand and operational workflows.
Highlights
Self-hosted infrastructure with full data ownership and control
Multiple database support: MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Docker deployment option for containerized environments
Built on Laravel framework for extensibility and customization
Pros
- Complete control over status page hosting and data
- No recurring subscription fees for third-party services
- Flexible database backend options for existing infrastructure
- Active development with major 3.x rebuild underway
Considerations
- Requires PHP 8.2+ and database infrastructure management
- Self-hosting demands server maintenance and security updates
- Version 3.x rebuild may introduce migration complexity
- Limited out-of-box integrations compared to SaaS alternatives
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Fit guide
Great for
- Organizations requiring data sovereignty and hosting control
- Teams with existing PHP/Laravel infrastructure and expertise
- Companies seeking cost-effective status page solutions at scale
- Development teams comfortable managing self-hosted applications
Not ideal when
- Teams without server administration or PHP development resources
- Organizations preferring fully managed SaaS solutions
- Projects requiring immediate production deployment during 3.x transition
- Small teams seeking zero-maintenance status page options
How teams use it
SaaS Platform Status Communication
Provide customers with real-time service health visibility and incident updates without sharing data with third-party status providers
Internal IT Service Monitoring
Deploy behind corporate firewall to communicate infrastructure status and maintenance windows to internal stakeholders
API Service Transparency
Display endpoint availability and performance metrics to developer communities consuming your APIs
Multi-Tenant Service Provider
Host customized status pages for multiple clients while maintaining centralized infrastructure control
Tech snapshot
PHP100%
Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum server requirements for Cachet?
Cachet requires PHP 8.2 or later, Composer, and a supported database (MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQLite). Docker deployment is also available.
Is Cachet suitable for production use during the 3.x rebuild?
Cachet 3.x is under active development with a major rebuild. Review the official announcement and documentation to assess readiness for your production requirements.
Can I migrate from a hosted status page service to Cachet?
Cachet supports self-hosted deployment, but migration tooling depends on your current provider. You'll need to manually configure components and import historical data as needed.
Does Cachet integrate with monitoring tools?
Integration capabilities depend on your deployment and customization. The Laravel foundation allows for custom integrations, though specific connectors should be verified in documentation.
How do I report security vulnerabilities?
Send security concerns directly to support@cachethq.io. All vulnerabilities are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the maintainers.
Project at a glance
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Repo age11 years old
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