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HetrixTools vs Spectate
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.
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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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Spectate combines monitoring, incident response, and status pages, with a free tier and several paid tiers. On-call scheduling and escalation policies are not currently available.
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| HetrixTools | Spectate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional: $9.95 a month | Solo: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Maker | HetrixTools | Spectate |
| Website | hetrixtools.com | spectate.net |
| On uptime monitoring services | #5 of 48 | #9 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
Spectate: what it does well
- Free Hobby tier allows five monitors or servers.
- Website checks include global checks and screenshots.
- Status pages support custom domains and user issue reports.
- Alerts can use chat integrations, voice, or SMS.
- Mobile apps are available on Android and iOS.
What to know first
- Hobby tier is limited to one status page.
- On-call scheduling is marked as coming soon.
- Incident escalation policies are not yet available.
- Enterprise pricing is a custom quote.
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