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Domain Monitor 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.
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.
Visit Domain Monitor Free plan Web
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.
Visit UpturaThe facts
| Domain Monitor | Uptura | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: £6.39 a month | Pro: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | domain-monitor.io | uptura.io |
| On dns monitoring software | #7 of 36 | #25 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
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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