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HostTracker vs OnWebChange
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 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.
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OnWebChange covers targeted webpage monitoring, documents, and protected pages, with several alert channels and tracker-management options. Its free tier is limited to three daily-monitored trackers; paid monthly plans add capacity, including unlimited trackers on Standard.
Visit OnWebChangeThe facts
| HostTracker | OnWebChange | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $49 a year | Lite: €0.89 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | host-tracker.com | onwebchange.com |
| On website monitoring software | #10 of 55 | #6 of 55 |
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
OnWebChange: what it does well
- Tracks selected elements such as prices and headlines
- Supports dynamic JavaScript-loaded pages
- Can monitor PDFs, images, and text files
- Checks can run as often as every 5 minutes
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 3 trackers
- Free plan uses basic daily monitoring
- Pushover is a third-party mobile notification service
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