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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. SiteMonitor covers everything Pingdom does for uptime monitoring, plus keyword monitoring, cron job monitoring, error reporting, and server health. If you need more than just uptime checks, SiteMonitor replaces multiple tools with a single platform.
Pingdom starts at $15/month for basic uptime monitoring. SiteMonitor starts at $29/month but includes uptime monitoring, keyword tracking, cron monitoring, error reporting, and server health. Those are features that would require separate subscriptions elsewhere. SiteMonitor also has a free tier.
Yes. You can set up SiteMonitor monitors for all your existing URLs in minutes. Run both tools in parallel during a transition period to verify results match, then cancel your Pingdom subscription.
Yes. SiteMonitor's free plan includes 5 uptime monitors, 50 keyword checks, and 3 cron job monitors. Pingdom's free plan (now part of SolarWinds) offers limited monitoring with a 1-minute check interval.