Pingbreak is a web service that monitors websites and alerts users when they are down. Beta testers can monitor unlimited URLs, with checks every minute. Notifications are available through Twitter direct messages, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, or a custom webhook. Joining the open beta requires a Twitter account, and Twitter permissions are needed to send messages. Pingbreak says it does not sell users’ personal data. Its Free beta plan is listed at no cost, and the site says current features will not require payment; future updates will remain free for beta testers. The service says it is developed by volunteers and hosted by sponsors, and provides a roadmap where users can suggest upcoming features. Its contributor page identifies Arnaud Lemercier as the founder and describes him as a web developer in Rouen, France. The site also says more than 1,000 users worldwide trust the service and that its robots monitor thousands of websites per minute.
Who it is for
It suits people who want frequent website availability checks and alerts across several notification channels, provided they can join the beta with a Twitter account.
What is good
- Unlimited URLs for beta testers.
- Checks run every minute.
- Offers six alert channel types.
- Free for beta testers, according to the site.
What to know first
- Open beta requires a Twitter account.
- Twitter permissions are required for messages.
- Service is described as volunteer-developed and sponsor-hosted.
Verdict
Pingbreak offers unlimited one-minute checks and several alert routes at no charge for beta testers. Access requires a Twitter account and messaging permissions.
Get started with Pingbreak
- Open the Pingbreak website
- Join the open beta
- Use a Twitter account to sign up
- Grant Twitter permissions for message delivery
- Add unlimited URLs for minute-by-minute checks
- Choose Twitter, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, or webhook alerts
What the free plan stops at
The Free beta plan is for beta access and requires a Twitter account. It checks URLs every minute; no other free-plan quota is listed.
Questions about Pingbreak
Is Pingbreak free?
Yes. The Free beta plan is listed at no cost, and Pingbreak says current features and future updates will remain free for beta testers.
How often does Pingbreak check websites?
Beta testers’ URLs are checked every minute.
Which alert channels are available?
Alerts can be sent through Twitter direct messages, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, or a custom webhook.
What is required to join?
Joining the open beta requires a Twitter account, with Twitter permissions needed to send messages.
What platforms does Pingbreak support?
Pingbreak is available on the web.
Pingbreak plans and pricing
All plansCompared on uptime monitoring software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Check interval
- 1 minute
- Alert channels
- Twitter, Slack, Discord, Mattermost, email, custom webhook
