Comparison
Why choose SiteOwl?
See how SiteOwl compares to other uptime monitoring tools. We focus on simplicity and value - everything you need, nothing you don't.
30% Cheaper
At $5/month, SiteOwl costs 30% less than UptimeRobot and 67% less than Pingdom for comparable features.
No Complexity
One plan, clear pricing. No confusing tiers, hidden fees, or feature gates. Just simple monitoring that works.
Setup in 30 Seconds
Sign in with Google, add your URL, done. No complex configuration, no learning curve.
Feature Comparison
A detailed breakdown of what you get with each service.
| Feature | SiteOwlBest Value | UptimeRobot | Pingdom | Better Uptime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $5/mo Simple, flat pricing | $7/mo Starts at $7, scales up | $15/mo Enterprise pricing | $20/mo Per team member |
| Free Tier | 1 monitor | 50 monitors (5 min) | None | Limited |
| Monitors Included | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Check Interval | 5 min | 5 min | 1 min | 3 min |
| Email Alerts | ||||
| SMS Alerts | ||||
| Status Pages | 1 | 1 | 1 | Unlimited |
| SSL Monitoring | ||||
| Multi-Location Checks | ||||
| History Retention | 90 days | 24 months | 30 days | 6 months |
| API Access |
Pricing and features as of December 2024. Compared at similar monitor counts.
Who is SiteOwl for?
Perfect for
- Indie hackers & solo developers
- Small businesses with 1-10 websites
- Freelancers managing client sites
- Side projects that need reliable monitoring
- Anyone who wants simple, affordable uptime alerts
Maybe not for
- Enterprise teams needing 100+ monitors
- Companies requiring SMS/Slack/PagerDuty
- Complex API monitoring needs
- Teams needing sub-minute check intervals
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