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UptimeRobot

Simple uptime monitoring with alerting and public status pages.

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Websiteuptimerobot.com
CategoryMonitoring
PricingFreemium
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ABOUT

What is UptimeRobot?

UptimeRobot is a straightforward uptime monitoring service that checks websites, ports and APIs at configurable intervals and alerts teams when something goes down. It provides public status pages and integrates with Slack, email, SMS and webhook notifications. The free tier is one of the most generous in the uptime monitoring space, supporting 50 monitors with 5-minute checks.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Best free tier in uptime monitoring50 monitors with 5-minute checks and 3-month log retention at no cost is unmatched among major uptime monitoring services.
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Dead simple setupAdd a URL, choose check frequency and get alerted. No agents, no scripts, no complex configuration required.
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No browser-level synthetic checksUptimeRobot monitors HTTP status, port availability and ping responses. It does not support Playwright or Puppeteer-based browser scripts.
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Dated user interfaceThe dashboard and status pages look older compared to modern alternatives like Better Stack or Checkly, which offer more polished UX.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

UptimeRobot is widely recommended on r/selfhosted and r/webdev as the easiest way to get basic uptime monitoring without spending money. The 50-monitor free tier is frequently cited as the best value for personal projects and small businesses. Criticisms include limited alert customization on the free plan, the lack of browser-level synthetic checks and a dated interface compared to newer competitors.

— Community sentiment · Reddit

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SEE ALSO · Monitoring

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is UptimeRobot really free for 50 monitors?＋

Yes, the free tier includes 50 monitors with 5-minute check intervals and 3-month log retention. No credit card required.

Can I create a public status page with UptimeRobot?＋

Yes, the free tier includes one basic public status page. Paid plans offer custom domains and more customization options.

How does UptimeRobot compare to Better Stack?＋

UptimeRobot is simpler and more affordable with a better free tier. Better Stack offers a broader feature set including log management and incident response.