Uptime vs Oh Dear
Developer-focused. Usage-based pricing.
Two developer-focused monitoring tools with different pricing models. See how Uptime's usage-based approach compares to Oh Dear's per-site pricing.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and Oh Dear stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | Oh Dear |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Status pages | ||
| SSL monitoring | ||
| DNS monitoring | ||
| Content/keyword monitoring | ||
| Native Slack/Discord | Slack only | |
| Maintenance windows | ||
| Recovery alerts | ||
| API access | ||
| Alert cooldowns | ||
| Team collaboration | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Global regions | 9 | 6 |
| Data retention | 365 days | 90 days |
| Pricing model | Usage-based ($5/mo) | Per-site (€15-79/mo) |
| Broken links checker | ||
| Lighthouse audits | ||
| Cron Job Monitoring |
Why developers choose Uptime over Oh Dear
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Usage-based vs per-site pricing
Oh Dear charges per site (€15/mo for 5 sites). Uptime's usage-based model means you pay for actual usage, not site slots.
365 days data retention
Uptime keeps your monitoring data for a full year. Oh Dear retains data for 90 days on most plans.
More global regions
Monitor from 9 regions worldwide compared to Oh Dear's 6 locations. Better coverage for global applications.
Native Discord integration
Get rich notifications directly in Discord. Oh Dear only supports Slack for native chat integrations.
When Oh Dear might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Oh Dear could be the right choice.
If you need broken link checking
Oh Dear includes a broken links crawler that scans your entire site. Uptime focuses on endpoint monitoring and doesn't crawl for broken links.
If you need Lighthouse audits
Oh Dear runs automated Lighthouse performance audits. If you need regular performance scoring, Oh Dear has this built in.
If you need cron job monitoring
Oh Dear offers cron job (heartbeat) monitoring to ensure scheduled tasks run on time. Uptime doesn't currently offer this feature.
If you're in the Laravel ecosystem
Oh Dear is built by Spatie and has excellent Laravel integration. If you're heavily invested in Laravel, the ecosystem fit may be valuable.
Perfect for teams that want flexible pricing
If you want to pay for actual usage rather than site slots, Uptime's model scales better. Ideal for teams with many monitors at longer intervals or variable monitoring needs.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | Oh Dear | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 monitors at 30-min intervals | €15/mo (~$16) | ~$8/mo | 50% |
| 20 monitors at 60-min intervals | €29/mo (~$31) | ~$14/mo | 55% |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | €79/mo (~$85) | ~$36/mo | 58% |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Oh Dear pricing starts at €15-79/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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