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Dr. Link Check vs SolidPing
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
SolidPing pairs a wide range of checks and alert channels with on-call and status-page features. Choose hosted service or self-hosted deployment, noting that hosted SMS and voice alerts require your own provider credentials on self-hosted installations.
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| Dr. Link Check | SolidPing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $13 a month | Starter: €5 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | SolidPing |
| Website | drlinkcheck.com | solidping.io |
| On website monitoring software | #15 of 55 | #11 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
SolidPing: what it does well
- Supports 40 types of monitoring checks.
- Checks can run every 10 seconds.
- On-call features are available on every plan.
- Self-hosted version is free forever under AGPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Hosted plans exclude SMS, voice, and WhatsApp alerts.
- Hosted paid prices exclude VAT.
- The maker says it lacks ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification.
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