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Domain Monitor vs Metric Tower

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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Metric Tower combines scanning, monitoring, and response features with a free tier and self-hosted Docker Compose deployment. Consider its stated retention periods and compliance status when evaluating it.

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The facts

	Domain Monitor	Metric Tower
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Web	API, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: £6.39 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	domain-monitor.io	metrictower.com
On dns monitoring software	#6 of 39	#13 of 39

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

Metric Tower: what it does well

98 scanner modules across eight categories.
Nine monitor types cover DNS, SSL, uptime, and more.
12 notification channels and escalation policies.
Findings integrate with nine named ticketing systems.
Free tier includes 10,000 lookups per day.

What to know first

Free activity logs and cron history last 30 days.
Cloud metric snapshots are retained for seven days.
Kubernetes deployment reference is on the roadmap.
Formal SOC 2 audit is not complete.

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