![release][release] ![homebrew][homebrew] ![macports][macports] ![scoop][scoop] by bcicen
Top-like interface for container metrics
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From the project's README at github.com/bcicen/ctop. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
provides a concise and condensed overview of real-time metrics for multiple containers:
as well as a [single container view][singleview] for inspecting a specific container.
comes with built-in support for Docker and runC; connectors for other container and cluster systems are planned for future releases. Install
```bash sudo wget https://github.com/bcicen/ctop/releases/download/v0.7.7/ctop-0.7.7-linux-amd64 -O /
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 18k | github.com/bcicen/ctop |
| GitHub forks | 590 | github.com/bcicen/ctop |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.4 years | since Dec 2016 |
| Last commit | 1.8 years ago | Jul 8, 2024 |
| Releases shipped | 16 | last: 4.1 years ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
What people say on Hacker News
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Ready to self-host ![release][release] ![homebrew][homebrew] ![macports][macports] ![scoop][scoop]?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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