Free uptime monitoring
What is actually free across m0nitor, UptimeRobot, StatusCake and Better Stack - monitors, status pages, alert channels and commercial use, with m0nitor's own free limits stated plainly.
| On the free plan | m0nitor | UptimeRobot | StatusCake | Better Stack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free monitors | 20 | More (50) | Generous | Fewer (~10) |
| Check interval | From 5 min | From 5 min | Varies | From 3 min |
| Locations per monitor | Up to 2 | Single location | Multi-location | Limited |
| Public status page | Included | Included | Separate product | Included |
| Alert channels | Email, SMS (10/mo) | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Credit card to start | No | No | No | No |
| Data residency | German entity | US-centric | UK | EU origin, US ops |
m0nitor gives more away than most on the free plan - real incidents, a public status page, checks from up to 2 locations, and email and 10 SMS a month - but it is not unlimited. Checks run from 5 min. Chat, Telegram, custom-domain status pages and the API are on monthly paid plans.
20 monitors, checks from 5 min, up to 2 locations per monitor, one public status page, and email and 10 SMS a month - with no credit card and no trial timer.
Email and 10 SMS a month are both included. Checks run from 5 min. Chat, Telegram, custom-domain status pages and the API depend on a paid plan.
The free plan is free forever, not a timed trial. Monthly Pro, Business and Scale plans add higher limits and more channels when billing is available; Enterprise is a custom tier.
They reflect our research at the time of writing and are meant as a starting point. Free plans change often, so verify the current terms of each provider for your own use.