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HetrixTools vs WebSitePulse

Both stand on internet performance monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

HetrixTools

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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WebSitePulse covers a broad range of infrastructure and web checks, with configurable intervals, alert methods, and reports. Review the specific plan interval and location limits when choosing a monitoring setup.

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The facts

	HetrixTools	WebSitePulse
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Professional: $9.95 a month	See the plans
Plans published	4	12
Maker	HetrixTools	Not published
Website	hetrixtools.com	websitepulse.com
On internet performance monitoring software	#7 of 30	#11 of 30

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

WebSitePulse: what it does well

Monitoring intervals range from one minute to weekly
Offers geographically distinct monitoring locations
Alerts support email, SMS, voice, and other channels
Reports include downloadable raw data
Android and iOS apps support push notifications

What to know first

Listed paid plans start at $3/mo
Free accounts and trials are subject to eligibility terms
HTTP performance plan uses a 10-minute interval

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