SolidPing
by SolidPingSolidPing suits teams that want configurable uptime checks and on-call tools, whether hosted or self-hosted.
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Best Uptime Monitoring Services 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Uptime monitoring services check websites and online systems at set intervals and alert you when a check fails. This list helps site owners and developers compare monitoring options before choosing a service.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 SolidPing | SolidPing suits teams that want configurable uptime checks and on-call tools, whether hosted or self-hosted. | 8.2 | €5 a month | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Dotcom-Monitor | It suits people who need to monitor websites or infrastructure and receive alerts through a range of channels. | 7.8 | $13.33 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 UptimeRobot | UptimeRobot suits people and teams monitoring websites, servers, and other services. | 7.7 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 openstatus | openstatus suits teams that need uptime monitoring and status pages, with options for self-hosting or automation through APIs and infrastructure tools. | 7.6 | $30 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 HetrixTools | HetrixTools suits people who need to monitor uptime, servers, or domain and certificate changes, with alert channels and status pages. | 7.5 | $9.95 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Uptimia | Uptimia fits owners of WordPress sites, Shopify stores, SaaS products, e-commerce services, and hosting providers. | 7.4 | $9 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Checkmate | Checkmate names homelabs, SaaS founders, agencies, sysadmins and DevOps, e-commerce, and open-source maintainers as potential users. | 7.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Pingdom | Pingdom is aimed at digital marketers, web hosting providers, and web developers who need uptime or performance monitoring. | 7.3 | $16.50 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Hyperping | 7.2 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web | 19 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 Spectate | Spectate is aimed at freelancers, SMBs, and enterprises, including agencies, startups, SaaS companies, and indie hackers. | 7.2 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
Compare free access, paid entry points, monitor limits, check intervals, monitoring locations, SSL expiry alerts, keyword and server monitoring, alert channels, and supported platforms. The page uses maker-published figures and keeps its ordering flexible as listings change.
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Dotcom-Monitor
It suits people who need to monitor websites or infrastructure and receive alerts through a range of channels.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record7.8 Visit
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UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot suits people and teams monitoring websites, servers, and other services.
AndroidiPhone & iPad Record7.7 Visit
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openstatus
openstatus suits teams that need uptime monitoring and status pages, with options for self-hosting or automation through APIs and infrastructure tools.
WebWindowsMac+3 Record7.6 Visit
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HetrixTools
HetrixTools suits people who need to monitor uptime, servers, or domain and certificate changes, with alert channels and status pages.
WindowsMacLinux Record7.5 Visit
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Uptimia
Web $9 a month, billed yearly Record7.4 Visit Uptimia fits owners of WordPress sites, Shopify stores, SaaS products, e-commerce services, and hosting providers.
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Checkmate
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record7.4 Visit Checkmate names homelabs, SaaS founders, agencies, sysadmins and DevOps, e-commerce, and open-source maintainers as potential users.
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Pingdom
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $16.50 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit Pingdom is aimed at digital marketers, web hosting providers, and web developers who need uptime or performance monitoring.
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Spectate
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $12 a month, billed yearly Record7.2 Visit Spectate is aimed at freelancers, SMBs, and enterprises, including agencies, startups, SaaS companies, and indie hackers.
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Kuvasz Uptime
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record7.0 Visit It suits teams that can operate a Linux-based, self-hosted service and need varied monitoring, status pages, and alert routes.
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Uptrends
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $42 a month, billed yearly Record7.0 Visit Core is described for teams needing regional availability and performance monitoring; Pro targets SRE and Ops teams.
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Uptinio
WebAPI $8 a month Record6.4 Visit Uptinio suits teams monitoring websites, APIs, servers and user journeys.
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Better Uptime
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $29 a month, billed yearly Record5.8 Visit It suits people or teams who need uptime checks, alerting, or incident and on-call functions.
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InternetVista
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $2.73 a month Record5.7 Visit InternetVista suits people monitoring websites, servers, keywords, or certificate expiry across web and mobile devices.
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ServiceUptime
WebAPI $5.95 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit It suits individuals monitoring one website, as well as webmasters needing monitoring for multiple hosts.
Before you choose
Start with free access
A free plan can help you check whether a service fits your workflow before paying. Uptimia lists a free plan, while Checkmate and Kuvasz Uptime use a free pricing model.
A free trial gives a time-limited way to evaluate a paid service. Uptimia lists a 30-day trial, and Pingdom lists a 30-day trial with pricing on request.
Match the platform
Services in this category can run on the web, through an API, or in a self-hosted setup. Linux, iOS, and Windows support also appear as comparison points.
Choose a platform that fits where you manage alerts and checks. If you need a self-hosted deployment, confirm that option before setup.
Set the monitoring scope
Compare the monitor limit and check interval with the sites or servers you need to watch. Monitoring locations can affect how you interpret a failure.
Keyword monitoring and server monitoring cover different checks. Review the listed capabilities against the systems you plan to monitor.
Plan alert coverage
Alert channels determine where a failure notice arrives. Compare the channels listed for a service with the places your team checks.
SSL expiry alerts can help you track certificate deadlines. Confirm that this alert type is included before relying on it.
Read the paid entry point
Pricing models include freemium, free, and paid options. Uptimia lists paid plans from $9 per month when billed annually; Pingdom lists pricing on request.
Treat the paid-from figure as a starting point. Check the monitor limit, interval, locations, and alert features tied to the plan you would use.
Questions
What does an uptime monitoring service do?
It checks a website or system at intervals and can alert you when a check fails or a monitored condition changes.
Can I try an uptime monitoring service for free?
Yes. Listings include free plans, free pricing models, and trials. Uptimia lists a free plan and a 30-day trial; Pingdom lists a 30-day trial.
Which platforms can these services use?
The comparison covers web, API, self-hosted, Linux, iOS, and Windows options. Check the platform listing for the service you are considering.
What monitoring features should I compare?
Compare monitor limits, check intervals, monitoring locations, SSL expiry alerts, keyword monitoring, and server monitoring.
Which alert details matter?
Review the alert channels a service supports and confirm they match the places where you receive operational notices.
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