Pay for checks, not monitor slots
Transparent usage-based pricing instead of tiered plans with hidden monitor and interval limits.
- Usage-based pricing
- DNS + TCP + cron monitoring
- 365-day retention
How UptimeRobot compares
UptimeRobot's free and low tiers cap monitor count and check interval; Uptime charges for what you actually use and includes DNS, TCP, and cron-job monitoring in the same plan.
| Category | Uptime | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Usage-based (pay per ping) | Tiered plans with monitor caps |
| Check interval | 1–60 minutes, any plan | As low as 5 min on paid tiers only |
| DNS monitoring | Included | Not available |
| TCP monitoring | Included | Add-on on higher tiers |
| Cron job monitoring | Included | Not available |
| Multi-step flow monitoring | Included (HTTP and browser) | Not available |
| Data retention | 365 days | Varies by plan |
Why teams switch to Uptime
No monitor caps
All monitor types included
Signed webhooks
Status pages included
When UptimeRobot might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when UptimeRobot could be the right choice.
Their free tier is genuinely more generous
Switching costs are real
Perfect for teams tired of monitor-slot math
If you keep bumping into monitor counts and interval limits rather than actual monitoring volume, usage-based pricing removes the tier decision entirely.
- No monitor or interval caps
- DNS, TCP, and cron jobs included
- Unlimited team members included
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save for a typical monitoring setup.
| Use case | UptimeRobot | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 monitors at 30-min intervals | $7/mo (Solo plan) | $5/mo | ~$24/year |
| 25 monitors at 60-min intervals | $21/mo (Team plan) | $5/mo | ~$192/year |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | $54/mo (Enterprise plan) | $5/mo | ~$588/year |
Estimates based on typical usage patterns. UptimeRobot 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
Is Uptime cheaper than UptimeRobot?
It depends on usage — light users often pay less since there's no forced upgrade for monitor count or interval.
Can I monitor DNS and TCP with Uptime?
Yes, both are included alongside HTTP and cron-job monitoring in the same account.
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