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HostTracker vs OnlyStatus
Both stand on synthetic monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
Visit HostTracker Free plan APISelf-hosted
Choose OnlyStatus if you want self-hosted monitoring with status pages, incident tracking, multiple alert options, and no plan tiers. Look elsewhere if you need commercial support or do not want to maintain a Docker deployment.
Visit OnlyStatusThe facts
| HostTracker | OnlyStatus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $49 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | host-tracker.com | onlystatus.dev |
| On synthetic monitoring | #8 of 43 | #12 of 43 |
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
OnlyStatus: what it does well
- Monitors HTTP, TCP, and DNS endpoints.
- Supports remote checkers for monitoring from additional locations.
- Publishes public status pages with custom domains and themes.
- Tracks incidents and maintenance.
- Offers email, Slack, Discord, PagerDuty, and OpsGenie alerts.
What to know first
- Requires Docker 24.0 or later with Compose v2.
- Deployment requires at least 2 GB RAM and x86_64.
- Apple Silicon needs Rosetta or QEMU emulation for Tinybird analytics.
- The maker offers no commercial support or warranty.
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