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HostTracker vs Pingdom
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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Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2
Pingdom covers synthetic checks, real-user performance data, alerts, and public status pages. Its 30-day trial offers a way to evaluate the listed monitoring capabilities before requesting pricing.
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| HostTracker | Pingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $49 a year | Real User Monitoring: $16.50 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | host-tracker.com | pingdom.com |
| On website monitoring software | #10 of 55 | #42 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
Pingdom: what it does well
- Checks uptime from more than 100 servers worldwide.
- Tests page speed every 30 minutes.
- Monitors registration, login, search, and checkout flows.
- Public status pages are included in all plans.
- A 30-day trial includes synthetic monitoring and RUM.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote.
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