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Checkly vs Dotcom-Monitor
Both stand on synthetic monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxWeb
Checkly combines uptime monitors, browser-based checks, and scheduled Playwright suites with a code-oriented workflow. The free Hobby plan has monthly run caps; paid plans start with Starter at $24 a month.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Dotcom-Monitor offers target monitoring with multiple alert routes and plan limits that vary by tier. Compare the free plan's locations and retention with the subscription or Enterprise features you need.
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| Checkly | Dotcom-Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $24 a month | Performance Counters MetricsView: $13.33 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Dotcom-Monitor |
| Website | checklyhq.com | dotcom-monitor.com |
| On synthetic monitoring | #2 of 43 | #1 of 43 |
Checkly: what it does well
- Monitors eight listed uptime check types.
- Browser checks simulate user interactions.
- Runs full Playwright suites as scheduled monitors.
- CLI deploys monitors from a terminal.
- Free plan includes API and browser check runs.
What to know first
- Hobby caps API runs at 10,000 monthly.
- Hobby caps Browser Check runs at 1,000 monthly.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.
- Enterprise-only support includes 24x7 phone escalation.
Dotcom-Monitor: what it does well
- Free plan includes up to 25 targets
- Checks can run as frequently as every five minutes on Free
- Lists SSL expiry, keyword, and server monitoring
- Alerts include email, SMS, webhooks, and Slack
- Available on web, desktop, and mobile platforms
What to know first
- Free plan has two monitoring locations
- Free plan retains data for seven days
- Subscription pricing varies by platform, target count, and frequency
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