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Domain Monitor vs Dotcom-Monitor

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.

Domain Monitor

Free plan AndroidAPIWeb

Domain Monitor covers domains, uptime and related infrastructure, with a free tier and a larger Pro allowance. Check the free plan limits and the first-month pricing change before choosing Pro.

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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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The facts

	Domain Monitor	Dotcom-Monitor
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Pro: £6.39 a month	Performance Counters MetricsView: $13.33 a month
Plans published	5	8
Maker	Not published	Dotcom-Monitor
Website	domain-monitor.io	dotcom-monitor.com
On dns monitoring software	#7 of 36	#3 of 36

Domain Monitor: what it does well

Free plan includes two monitors
Tracks WHOIS records and domain expiration
Alerts available through multiple channels
Contacts can receive alerts without accounts
Includes free traceroute and ping-test tools

What to know first

Free plan covers one domain
Free checks run every five minutes
Domain crawls can take up to 48 hours

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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