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AppBeat vs Checkmate
Both stand on uptime monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan WebWindowsMac+1
AppBeat combines one-minute monitoring with several alert channels and a free starting option. Compare the stated monitor and SMS allowances across its paid plans, and ask about Elite pricing if needed.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Checkmate brings service checks, server metrics, PageSpeed tracking, and incident alerts into a self-hosted dashboard. It includes all features without monitor limits, but users give up managed cloud and must handle deployment themselves.
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| AppBeat | Checkmate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Advanced: €50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | AppBeat | Checkmate |
| Website | appbeat.io | checkmate.so |
| On uptime monitoring software | #1 of 48 | #2 of 48 |
AppBeat: what it does well
- Checks can run at one-minute intervals.
- Monitors servers, keywords, and SSL expiry.
- Supports email, SMS, and multiple integrations.
- Offers a free plan.
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Advanced costs €50.00 per month.
- Enterprise costs €150.00 per month.
- Elite plan pricing requires contacting sales.
Checkmate: what it does well
- No monitor limits on the free plan
- Checks many service and game server types
- Tracks server hardware metrics
- Public status dashboards support custom branding
- Metrics and accounts stay in the configured database
What to know first
- Self-hosting is required
- No one-click migration import
- No paid support tier
- Free plan lists 12 alert channels
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