Feature comparison
| Feature | SiteMonitor | Pingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Keyword monitoring | ||
| Cron job monitoring | ||
| SSL monitoring | ||
| Error reporting | ||
| Server health monitoring | ||
| Minimum check interval | 30 sec | 1 min |
| Free plan monitors | 5 | 10 |
| Paid plan starts at | $29/mo | $15/mo |
| Public status pages | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| Webhook alerts |
When to choose SiteMonitor over Pingdom
Choose SiteMonitor if you need more than uptime monitoring. If you're currently using Pingdom for uptime checks and separate tools for keyword tracking, cron monitoring, or error reporting, SiteMonitor consolidates everything into one platform with one dashboard and one bill.
When Pingdom might be a better fit
Pingdom has been around since 2007 and is part of the SolarWinds ecosystem. If you're already invested in SolarWinds products and only need uptime and RUM (Real User Monitoring), Pingdom's ecosystem integration may be valuable.