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UptimeRobot is a widely used uptime monitoring service for websites, APIs, ports, keywords and SSL, with a free plan and paid Solo, Team and Scale plans.

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Introduction

UptimeRobot monitors websites, APIs and servers and alerts you when they go down. It is known for its generous free plan and simple setup, and includes status pages and many alert integrations.

Features

  1. Monitor types: HTTP(s), keyword, ping, port, heartbeat and SSL; see site.
  2. Alerts: Email, SMS, Slack and many integrations.
  3. Status pages: Public status pages.
  4. Maintenance windows: Pause alerts during planned work.
  5. API: Manage monitors programmatically.

Pros

Cons

  1. Simple checks: No scripted browser journeys.
  2. Interval limits on free plan: Faster checks need paid plans.

Create an account, add monitors for each URL or API, set alert contacts and publish a status page.

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Pricing

From UptimeRobot’s pricing page: Free $0; Solo $13 monthly or $12 billed annually (10 monitors); Team $46 monthly or $39 annually (100 monitors); Scale $98 monthly or $79 annually.

  1. Small teams and individuals wanting free uptime alerts.
  2. Agencies monitoring many sites.
  3. Not a fit for multi-step synthetic tests.

Conclusion

UptimeRobot is a simple, popular uptime monitor with a free plan.

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