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Checkmate vs Uptura
Both stand on dns 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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Uptura combines site, DNS, and API monitoring with reporting in a single web platform. Its free tier covers a limited number of sites, while larger site limits and additional features are available on paid plans.
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| Checkmate | Uptura | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Checkmate | Not published |
| Website | checkmate.so | uptura.io |
| On dns monitoring software | #1 of 36 | #25 of 36 |
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
Uptura: what it does well
- Covers seven types of website checks.
- Verifies failures across consecutive checks before alerting.
- Tracks DNS record changes with timestamps and alerts.
- API checks can validate status, latency, and JSON.
- Free plan includes PDF reports and incident timelines.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to three monitored sites.
- Free checks run every five minutes.
- Slack alerts are listed for Pro and Scale.
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