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Downdetector vs Dr. Link Check
Both stand on website 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Downdetector combines public outage reporting with monitoring and communication tools for organizations. The free plan is limited by favorite and notification caps, while Explorer and Communicate add business-focused capabilities.
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Dr. Link Check combines crawl diagnostics, blacklist monitoring, scheduling, and exportable reports in a web service. Check its JavaScript limitation and project limits before selecting a plan.
Visit Dr. Link CheckThe facts
| Downdetector | Dr. Link Check | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $13.99 a month | Standard: $13 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | downdetector.com | drlinkcheck.com |
| On website monitoring software | #5 of 55 | #15 of 55 |
Downdetector: what it does well
- Status updates every four minutes
- Free plan supports up to five favorites
- Explorer offers geographic breakdowns and alerts
- Communicate supports customer-facing status updates
What to know first
- Free notifications have daily limits
- Pro costs $13.99 a month
- Ookla licenses Downdetector data to business customers
Dr. Link Check: what it does well
- Checks links, resources, SSL, and blacklists
- Scheduled daily, weekly, or monthly scans
- CSV export and source-location reporting
- URL rules and crawl-speed controls
- Free plan available
What to know first
- JavaScript-generated links are not found
- Only one check runs at a time
- Paid plans start at $13 a month
- Support is provided by email
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