Uptime vs UptimeRobot
Modern, usage-based monitoring
A modern alternative with transparent, usage-based pricing. Pay only for what you use instead of fixed tiers.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and UptimeRobot stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Status pages | Basic free, custom paid | |
| SSL monitoring | Paid plans only | |
| DNS monitoring | ||
| Content/keyword monitoring | ||
| Native Slack/Discord | Via webhooks | |
| Maintenance windows | ||
| Recovery alerts | ||
| API access | ||
| Alert cooldowns | ||
| Cron Job Monitoring | ||
| Team collaboration | Unlimited members | Limited by plan |
| Global regions | 9 regions | Limited regions |
| Data retention | 365 days | 90 days (free) |
| Pricing model | Usage-based | Tiered ($7-$54/mo) |
Why teams are switching to Uptime
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Pay only for what you use
No wasted money on unused monitor slots. With usage-based pricing, you only pay for actual pings.
More global regions
Monitor from 9 regions worldwide for comprehensive coverage and accurate latency data.
Modern, clean interface
A streamlined dashboard built for speed. See your service health at a glance with visual heatmaps.
Better team collaboration
Unlimited team members on all plans. No per-seat charges or artificial limits.
When UptimeRobot might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when UptimeRobot could be the right choice.
If you need a generous free tier
UptimeRobot offers 50 monitors with 5-minute intervals for free. Uptime's free tier only includes manual pings, requiring a paid plan for automated monitoring.
If you're already embedded in their ecosystem
If your team has built workflows around UptimeRobot's specific features and integrations, the switching cost may not be worth it for minor savings.
Perfect for teams that already have their stack
If you just need monitoring—not a full observability platform—Uptime is the focused, affordable choice. Great for teams that already use Datadog, Grafana, or other tools for logging and APM.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | UptimeRobot | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 monitors at 30-min intervals | $7/mo (Solo plan) | ~$15/mo | More features included |
| 25 monitors at 60-min intervals | $21/mo (Team plan) | ~$18/mo | ~$36/year |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | $54/mo (Enterprise plan) | ~$36/mo | ~$216/year |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. UptimeRobot pricing starts at $7/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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