Uptime vs Healthchecks.io
Complete monitoring, not just cron jobs
While Healthchecks.io focuses solely on cron monitoring, Uptime offers HTTP, DNS, TCP, SSL, and cron job monitoring in one unified platform.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and Healthchecks.io stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | Healthchecks.io |
|---|---|---|
| Cron Job Monitoring | ||
| HTTP/API Monitoring | ||
| DNS Monitoring | ||
| TCP Port Monitoring | ||
| SSL Certificate Monitoring | ||
| Status Pages | Badges only | |
| Grace Period Configuration | ||
| Cron Syntax Support | ||
| Slack Integration | Native | Webhook |
| Discord Integration | Native | Webhook |
| Email Alerts | ||
| Webhook Alerts | ||
| API Access | ||
| Free Tier | Manual only | 20 monitors |
Why teams choose Uptime over Healthchecks.io
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Complete monitoring in one platform
Don't juggle multiple tools. Monitor cron jobs, HTTP endpoints, DNS, TCP ports, and SSL certificates from a single dashboard.
Professional status pages
Create branded status pages for your users instead of relying on basic badges. Keep stakeholders informed with real-time updates.
Native integrations
First-class Slack and Discord integrations with rich formatting. No webhook configuration or third-party tools needed.
Modern, unified dashboard
See all your monitors—cron jobs, HTTP, DNS, and more—in one clean interface with visual heatmaps and quick insights.
When Healthchecks.io might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Healthchecks.io could be the right choice.
If you only need cron job monitoring
Healthchecks.io does one thing really well. If cron monitoring is all you need and you don't anticipate needing HTTP or DNS monitoring, their focused approach might work for you.
If you want a generous free tier
Healthchecks.io offers 20 monitors for free with no credit card required. Uptime's free tier only includes manual pings.
If badge-based status is enough
If you just need simple status badges for your README or internal docs, Healthchecks.io provides these out of the box.
Perfect for teams that need more than cron monitoring
If your infrastructure includes APIs, websites, and background jobs, why use separate tools? Uptime brings everything together with native integrations and professional status pages.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | Healthchecks.io | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 cron monitors | Free (under 20) / $20/mo | ~$8/mo | Full monitoring suite included |
| 100 monitors total | $20/mo (cron only) | ~$15/mo | HTTP + DNS + SSL included |
| Mixed monitoring needs | $20/mo + separate tool | ~$20/mo | Single platform, no tool sprawl |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Healthchecks.io pricing starts at $20/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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