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AppBeat vs Gatus

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.

AppBeat

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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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. Compare the plan limits for team members, pages, endpoints, and check intervals before choosing a paid tier.

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The facts

	AppBeat	Gatus
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Advanced: €50 a month	Standard: $10 a month
Plans published	3	4
Maker	AppBeat	Not published
Website	appbeat.io	gatus.io
On uptime monitoring software	#1 of 48	#5 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.

Gatus: what it does well

Checks HTTP, ICMP, TCP, UDP, DNS, TLS, STARTTLS, and SCTP endpoints.
Conditions can evaluate response time, bodies, status, expiry, and IP.
Free plan includes a stated limit of 30 monitors.
Offers self-hosted, API, and web platforms.
Lists status pages and multiple alerting integrations.

What to know first

Standard allows one team member and one status page.
Minimum check intervals vary by plan, starting at two minutes on Standard.
Beta API and alpha test suites are marked as such.

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