openstatus
7.6#4 in uptime monitoring softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
Visitopenstatus vs UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot
8.5#2 in uptime monitoring servicesFrom $9 a monthFree planAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | openstatus | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Alert channels | Slack,Discord,Telegram,Google Chat,Microsoft Teams,Email,SMS,WhatsApp,OpsGenie,PagerDuty,Grafana OnCall,Webhook,Ntfy | Email, SMS, voice call, mobile push, Email-to-SMS and integrations are listed. |
| Check interval | 1 minute | 1 minute |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Keyword monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Monitoring locations | 6 | 4 |
| Monitor limit | 20 | 10 |
| Paid from | 30 | 12 |
| Server monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| SSL expiry alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Status pages | Status pages can use a custom domain, custom theme, subscribers, locale switching, and maintenance status features depending on plan. | Supports branded real-time status pages with incidents and maintenance updates. |
openstatus plans
- HobbyFree
- Starter$30 a month
- Pro$100 a month
- Scale$500 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
UptimeRobot plans
- FreeFree
- Solo$9 a month
- Team$35 a month
- Scale$65 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- SMS credits 10$3, paid once
Pick openstatus if…
It suits teams that need uptime checks and status pages, including those who want to self-host or manage monitoring through automation interfaces. The free Hobby plan may fit a small setup with modest monitoring needs.
Pick UptimeRobot if…
It suits people and teams who need availability monitoring for websites, servers, or other services, with alerts and status pages. The free plan is described for hobby and non-profit projects; Solo is positioned for freelancers and small sites.