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UptimeRobot

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UptimeRobot provides reliable and affordable website and server monitoring, alerting users instantly to downtime.

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UptimeRobot is a web-based service that monitors websites, servers, and other online resources for downtime and performance issues. It checks HTTP(S), keywords, Ping, and Port regularly, typically every 5 minutes (or 1 minute for paid plans). When downtime or an issue is detected, UptimeRobot sends instant alerts through various channels, helping users quickly identify and resolve problems. Its simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and real-time notifications make it a popular choice for small businesses and developers.

Pros

  • Generous free plan with 5-minute interval monitoring for up to 50 monitors.
  • User-friendly interface and simple setup process, requiring no technical expertise.
  • Wide range of alert integration options including email, SMS, Slack, and webhooks.

Cons

  • Faster monitoring intervals (e.g., 1-minute checks) are only available on paid plans.
  • Advanced performance metrics and detailed historical data are somewhat basic compared to enterprise solutions.
  • SMS alerts are often an add-on or limited, even in paid tiers.

Key features

  • HTTP(S), Ping, Port, and Keyword monitoring
  • SSL certificate expiration monitoring
  • Custom status pages
  • Advanced alert configuration
  • Maintenance windows

Integrations

EmailSMSSlackOpsgeniePagerDutyMicrosoft Teams

Target audience

Small to medium-sized businesses, web developers, IT professionals, and individuals who need reliable and affordable website and server monitoring.

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Active Users

1M+

Founded

2010

Headquarters

Istanbul, Turkey

Pricing Tiers

Free

50 monitors, 5-minute check interval, 6-months log retention, basic alerts.

Free

Pro

Starts with 50 monitors, 1-minute check interval, 24-months log retention, SMS alerts, advanced features. Price scales with more monitors.

$7/mo

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