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HetrixTools vs SolidPing
Both stand on uptime monitoring services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
HetrixTools combines uptime and server checks with blacklist, domain, and certificate monitoring. Compare monitor counts, locations, and phone/SMS credits with your needs before choosing 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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| HetrixTools | SolidPing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $9.95 a month | Starter: €5 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | HetrixTools | SolidPing |
| Website | hetrixtools.com | solidping.io |
| On uptime monitoring services | #5 of 48 | #1 of 48 |
HetrixTools: what it does well
- Free plan includes 15 uptime and 15 server monitors
- Checks run every minute across listed plans
- Alerts support email, SMS, and collaboration tools
- Provides private and public reports and status pages
What to know first
- Free access requires account activity every 90 days
- Free plan has four monitoring locations
- Extra phone or SMS credits cost $0.1 each
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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