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Pingbreak vs WebGazer
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.
Visit Pingbreak Free plan Web
Choose WebGazer if you need broad uptime checks, many alert channels, and hosted status pages from a web service. Basic starts at $19 a month with 200 monitors and one-minute checks. Look elsewhere if you require refunds or custom-branded status pages on the entry plan.
Visit WebGazerThe facts
| Pingbreak | WebGazer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pingbreak.com | webgazer.io |
| On uptime monitoring software | #19 of 48 | #33 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.
WebGazer: what it does well
- Monitors websites, APIs, servers, and cron jobs
- Supports HTTP, heartbeat, ping, port, and SSL checks
- Alerts through email, SMS, calls, chat, and webhooks
- Hosted status pages communicate service status to customers
- Paid plans include a 14-day trial without a credit card
What to know first
- Hobbyist uses five-minute checks
- Hobbyist includes single-user access
- Refunds are not currently offered
- Custom domains and branding require higher plans
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