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Dotcom-Monitor vs Testable Synthetic Monitoring
Both stand on synthetic monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
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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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Testable offers scheduled checks ranging from basic network monitors to scripted workflows, with diagnostics for failed runs. The free plan has five-minute intervals for its basic checks; paid plans start at $23.17/mo (annual).
Visit Testable Synthetic MonitoringThe facts
| Dotcom-Monitor | Testable Synthetic Monitoring | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Performance Counters MetricsView: $13.33 a month | Solo: $23.17 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Maker | Dotcom-Monitor | Not published |
| Website | dotcom-monitor.com | testable.io |
| On synthetic monitoring | #1 of 39 | #12 of 39 |
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
Testable Synthetic Monitoring: what it does well
- Free plan includes 50 monitors and one status page.
- Supports browser, API, and scripted-flow checks.
- Failed checks can include screenshots, traces, and logs.
- Paid plans support one-minute monitoring intervals.
What to know first
- Free Ping, Port, and HTTP checks run every five minutes.
- Advanced workflows have a 100-run monthly free allowance.
- Self-hosted monitoring sources are limited to eligible paid plans.
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