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Pingbreak vs Spectate
Both stand on uptime 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 Web
Pingbreak offers unlimited one-minute checks and several alert routes at no charge for beta testers. Access requires a Twitter account and messaging permissions.
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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.
Visit SpectateThe facts
| Pingbreak | Spectate | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Solo: $12 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Spectate |
| Website | pingbreak.com | spectate.net |
| On uptime monitoring software | #19 of 48 | #16 of 48 |
Pingbreak: what it does well
- Unlimited URLs for beta testers.
- Checks run every minute.
- Offers six alert channel types.
- Free for beta testers, according to the site.
What to know first
- Open beta requires a Twitter account.
- Twitter permissions are required for messages.
- Service is described as volunteer-developed and sponsor-hosted.
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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