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Dr. Link Check vs HostTracker
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 Web
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.
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Free plan APIWeb
HostTracker combines external monitoring, rechecks, alerts, and status pages with a broad set of developer integrations. The free plan is narrow in monitor count and check frequency; the trial offers more monitors for 30 days.
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| Dr. Link Check | HostTracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $13 a month | Personal: $49 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | drlinkcheck.com | host-tracker.com |
| On website monitoring software | #15 of 55 | #10 of 55 |
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
HostTracker: what it does well
- 14 types of monitoring
- Checks are rechecked from other locations
- Every plan includes public status pages
- 15 listed alert channels
- REST API and multiple developer tools
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to two monitors
- Free-plan checks run every 30 minutes
- Trial applies fair-use limits to SMS and API
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