Feature comparison
| Feature | SiteMonitor | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Keyword monitoring | ||
| Cron job monitoring | ||
| SSL monitoring | ||
| Error reporting | ||
| Server health monitoring | ||
| Free plan check interval | 5 min | 5 min |
| Free plan monitors | 5 | 50 |
| Paid plan starts at | $29/mo | $7/mo |
| Public status pages | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| Webhook alerts |
When to choose SiteMonitor over UptimeRobot
Choose SiteMonitor if you need more than uptime checks. If you're combining UptimeRobot with separate keyword, error, or server monitoring tools, SiteMonitor consolidates them into one platform. The per-tool savings often offset the higher base price.
When UptimeRobot might be a better fit
If you only need basic uptime monitoring and want the most monitors for the lowest price, UptimeRobot's free tier (50 monitors) and low-cost paid plans are hard to beat. It's a focused tool that does one thing well.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on what you need. UptimeRobot offers a generous free tier (50 monitors) focused on uptime monitoring. SiteMonitor has a smaller free tier (5 monitors) but includes keyword monitoring, error reporting, and server health monitoring that UptimeRobot doesn't offer.
UptimeRobot is cheaper if you only need uptime monitoring. But if you also need keyword tracking, error reporting, or server health monitoring, you'd need additional tools, each with its own subscription. SiteMonitor bundles all of these into one platform, often costing less than the sum of separate tools.
No. UptimeRobot's free plan includes 50 monitors with 5-minute intervals. SiteMonitor's free plan includes 5 uptime monitors but also adds 50 keyword checks and 3 cron monitors. The free plans are designed for different use cases.
Yes. You can set up your monitors in SiteMonitor alongside UptimeRobot to compare results, then switch over when you're confident. There's no lock-in on either platform.