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Best Uptime Monitoring Software in 2026

Uptime monitoring software lets you keep watch on service availability and receive operational signals from checks. Compared on alert channels, check interval, and monitoring locations, the entries also include details such as monitor limits, server monitoring, and SSL expiry alerts. Keyword monitoring may be relevant if you need checks for particular text; free plans and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Dotcom-Monitor, HetrixTools, and openstatus are among the listed tools. Consider what you need to monitor, how frequently checks should run, and which alerts and locations suit the services you rely on.

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    AppBeat

    by AppBeat
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+1

    AppBeat combines one-minute monitoring with several alert channels and a free starting option.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from €50/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Checkmate

    by Checkmate
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Checkmate brings service checks, server metrics, PageSpeed tracking, and incident alerts into a self-hosted dashboard.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Dotcom-Monitor

    by Dotcom-Monitor
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Dotcom-Monitor offers target monitoring with multiple alert routes and plan limits that vary by tier.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $13.33/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Better Uptime

    by Better Uptime
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Better Uptime pairs uptime monitoring with multiple alert channels and an incident-management option. The free plan covers personal projects, while Responder costs $29 a month when billed annually.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Gatus

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Gatus if you need configurable endpoint checks, alert channels, and status pages, with options for self-hosting or managed plans.

    7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Kuvasz Uptime

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose Kuvasz Uptime if you want monitoring with unlimited monitors, status pages, and several types of checks.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    HetrixTools

    by HetrixTools
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    HetrixTools combines uptime and server checks with blacklist, domain, and certificate monitoring. Compare monitor counts, locations, and phone/SMS credits with your needs before choosing a plan.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.95/mo Visit site
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    openstatus

    by openstatus
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    openstatus pairs monitoring with customizable status pages and offers both a free tier and a Docker-based self-hosted option.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Visit site
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    Cabot

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Cabot covers service checks, threshold monitoring, severity states, alert channels, and a calendar-based on-call rota without a license fee.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    SolidPing

    by SolidPing
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    SolidPing pairs a wide range of checks and alert channels with on-call and status-page features.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €5/mo Visit site
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    Downtime Monkey

    Free plan Web

    Downtime Monkey offers a free tier with more monitors and a Pro tier with quicker checks, more locations, and longer history.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $0.69/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Montastic

    by Montastic
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Montastic if its web-based monitoring, alert channels and checkpoint allowances fit your needs.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    Statping-ng

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Statping-ng provides broad service checks, configurable status pages and multiple alert options in a self-hosted package.

    7.1 Open source Visit site
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    Hyperping

    by Hyperping
    Free plan Web

    Hyperping offers several monitoring checks, alerts and plan sizes, including a free tier. Compare the free plan's check interval and seat allowance with the needs of your monitoring setup.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    MonSpark

    by MonSpark
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    MonSpark covers a broad set of website and server checks, with multiple alert routes and customer-domain status pages.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Spectate

    by Spectate
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Spectate combines monitoring, incident response, and status pages, with a free tier and several paid tiers. On-call scheduling and escalation policies are not currently available.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
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    StatusBot

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    StatusBot brings website monitoring and team task tracking into one service. Its plan availability and beta status for mobile apps and some email alerts should be checked against your needs.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Uptime Kuma

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb+1

    Uptime Kuma provides broad self-hosted monitoring, alerting and status-page features under an MIT license. Check the supported operating systems and storage limitations before choosing a deployment.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Pingbreak

    Free plan Web

    Pingbreak offers unlimited one-minute checks and several alert routes at no charge for beta testers. Access requires a Twitter account and messaging permissions.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    ServiceUptime

    by ServiceUptime
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose ServiceUptime if you want remote checks across several types of services, with reports and multiple alert routes.

    6.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    SiteUptime

    Free plan APIWeb

    SiteUptime offers multiple monitor types and failure verification, with plans that add faster checks and alert options.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    Pulsetic

    by Pulsetic
    Free plan Web

    Choose Pulsetic if you want website or server monitoring with alerts across email, phone, messaging, and automation channels.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Visit site
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    PushMon

    Free plan Web

    PushMon combines URL and server monitoring with a broad selection of alert channels. Check the monitor cap and missing SSL expiry and keyword alerts against your requirements.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $14.95/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Upptime

    by Upptime
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    Upptime combines endpoint checks, incident tracking and a customizable static status page without a software charge.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    PHP Server Monitor

    by PHP Server Monitor
    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    PHP Server Monitor provides configurable website and server checks with broad notification options and historical records.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site

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