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Checkmate vs Pingbreak
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.
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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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Pingbreak offers unlimited one-minute checks and several alert routes at no charge for beta testers. Access requires a Twitter account and messaging permissions.
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| Checkmate | Pingbreak | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Checkmate | Not published |
| Website | checkmate.so | pingbreak.com |
| On uptime monitoring software | #2 of 48 | #19 of 48 |
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
Pingbreak: what it does well
- 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.
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