Uptime vs Datadog
Focused monitoring. No complexity.
Get dedicated uptime monitoring without the overhead of a full observability platform. See how Uptime compares to Datadog Synthetic Monitoring.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and Datadog stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | Datadog |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Status pages | Via Incidents | |
| SSL monitoring | ||
| DNS monitoring | ||
| Content/keyword monitoring | ||
| Native Slack/Discord | Slack only | |
| Maintenance windows | ||
| Recovery alerts | ||
| API access | ||
| Alert cooldowns | ||
| Cron Job Monitoring | ||
| Team collaboration | Unlimited | Per-seat pricing |
| Global regions | 9 | 100+ |
| Data retention | 365 days | 15 months |
| Pricing model | Usage-based ($5/mo) | Per-test (~$5-12/1000) |
| APM/Logs/Infrastructure | ||
| Real User Monitoring |
Why teams choose Uptime over Datadog for uptime monitoring
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Pay only for what you need
Datadog's power comes with complexity and cost. If you just need uptime monitoring, why pay for a full observability platform?
No vendor lock-in
Works alongside your existing tools. Keep Datadog for APM and logs, use Uptime for focused uptime monitoring.
Simple, transparent pricing
$5/mo base includes 5,000 pings. Additional pings at $0.001 each. No complicated SKUs or surprise bills.
Built for developers who want simplicity
Clean, fast dashboard focused on one thing: keeping your services up. No feature bloat or configuration overhead.
When Datadog might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Datadog could be the right choice.
If you need a full observability platform
Datadog excels at combining logs, traces, metrics, and monitoring in one platform. If you need that unified view, Datadog is the better choice.
If you need browser/transaction testing
Datadog's Synthetic Monitoring includes browser tests and multi-step API tests. Uptime focuses on HTTP endpoint monitoring.
If you're already paying for Datadog
If your team already uses Datadog for other features, adding Synthetic Monitoring might make sense for a unified workflow.
Perfect for teams that already have their observability stack
If you already use Datadog, Grafana, or other tools for APM and logs, Uptime is the focused, affordable choice for uptime monitoring. No need to pay for features you won't use.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | Datadog Synthetics | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 monitors at 30-min intervals | ~$50/mo | ~$15/mo | 70% |
| 25 monitors at 60-min intervals | ~$60/mo | ~$18/mo | 70% |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | ~$100/mo | ~$36/mo | 64% |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Datadog Synthetics pricing starts at ~$50+/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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