Uptime vs Cronitor
Simpler pricing, focused monitoring
While Cronitor bundles monitoring with RUM and error tracking, Uptime offers focused monitoring with simpler pricing and DNS/TCP support Cronitor lacks.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and Cronitor stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | Cronitor |
|---|---|---|
| Cron Job Monitoring | ||
| HTTP/API Monitoring | ||
| DNS Monitoring | ||
| TCP Port Monitoring | ||
| SSL Certificate Monitoring | ||
| Status Pages | ||
| Real User Monitoring (RUM) | ||
| Heartbeat Monitoring | ||
| Grace Period Configuration | ||
| Slack Integration | Native | Native |
| Discord Integration | Native | |
| Pricing Model | Simple usage-based | Complex tiers |
| Free Tier | Manual only | Limited |
Why teams choose Uptime over Cronitor
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Simpler, predictable pricing
No confusing feature bundles or tier calculations. Pay $5/month base plus usage. Know exactly what you'll pay without spreadsheet math.
DNS and TCP monitoring included
Monitor your DNS records and TCP ports alongside HTTP and cron jobs. Cronitor doesn't offer these monitoring types.
Focused, not bloated
Uptime does monitoring well without trying to be an observability platform. No feature sprawl—just the monitoring you need.
Fast, modern interface
A clean dashboard that loads instantly. Visual heatmaps show your service health at a glance without navigating complex menus.
When Cronitor might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Cronitor could be the right choice.
If you need Real User Monitoring (RUM)
Cronitor offers RUM to track actual user experiences. Uptime focuses on synthetic monitoring—if you need RUM, Cronitor has you covered.
If you want synthetic browser checks
Cronitor can run browser-based checks that execute JavaScript. Uptime's HTTP monitoring is powerful but doesn't run full browser sessions.
If you need error tracking built-in
Cronitor includes error tracking features. If you want monitoring and error tracking in one tool, that might be valuable for your team.
Perfect for teams that want monitoring without the bloat
If you already have observability tools and just need reliable, focused monitoring, Uptime delivers exactly that. No upsells to features you don't need.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | Cronitor | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic monitoring (20 monitors) | $20/mo (Starter) | ~$10/mo | ~$120/year |
| Growing team (50 monitors) | $49/mo+ (Pro) | ~$25/mo | ~$288/year |
| Full monitoring suite | $99/mo+ (Business) | ~$40/mo | ~$708/year |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Cronitor pricing starts at $20/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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