Priced by checks, not by site count
Usage-based pricing and framework-agnostic monitoring, compared to per-site pricing tuned for PHP/Laravel apps.
- Usage-based pricing
- Framework-agnostic
- Cron job monitoring
How Oh Dear compares
Oh Dear is well-loved in the PHP/Laravel ecosystem with per-site pricing; Uptime is framework-agnostic and priced by usage instead of site count.
| Category | Uptime | Oh Dear |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Usage-based (pay per ping) | Per-site pricing |
| Framework focus | Framework-agnostic | Strong PHP/Laravel integration |
| DNS monitoring | Included | Included |
| Cron job monitoring | Included | Included (via scheduler pings) |
| TCP monitoring | Included | Not a core feature |
| Multi-step flow monitoring | Included (HTTP and browser) | Not available |
| Status pages | Included | Included |
Why teams switch to Uptime
Framework-agnostic
Usage-based pricing
TCP monitoring
Signed webhooks
When Oh Dear might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Oh Dear could be the right choice.
They crawl your whole site for broken links
Automated Lighthouse performance audits
The Laravel ecosystem fit is real
Perfect for teams that want flexible pricing
If you'd rather pay for actual usage than for site slots, Uptime's model scales better. Ideal for teams with many monitors at longer intervals or variable monitoring needs.
- 365 days data retention
- 9 global monitoring regions
- Native Discord integration
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save for a typical monitoring setup.
| Use case | Oh Dear | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 monitors at 30-min intervals | €15/mo (~$16) | $5/mo | ~$132/year |
| 20 monitors at 60-min intervals | €29/mo (~$31) | $5/mo | ~$312/year |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | €79/mo (~$85) | $5/mo | ~$960/year |
Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Oh Dear pricing can change and your actual cost depends on your setup.
Getting started
Create your monitor
Point Uptime at the URL, domain, port, or scheduled job you want to track.Choose how you're alerted
Connect email, Slack, Discord, or a webhook. Set cooldowns to avoid alert fatigue.Watch the dashboard
See uptime history, response times, and status update as checks run automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Laravel app to use Uptime?
No — Uptime is framework-agnostic and monitors any HTTP endpoint, domain, TCP port, or cron job.
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