UptimeRobot's free plan is genuinely generous on monitor count. The differences show up in monitor variety and what's included once you want more than a basic HTTP check.
A side-by-side on the details that matter most when picking between the two.
| Upzilla | UptimeRobot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 monitors, any type | 50 monitors, HTTP(S)/keyword/ping/port only |
| Free plan check interval | Included in every plan | Fixed 5-minute interval on free |
| Monitor types on free | Website, server, cloud, content — same as paid | Basic checks only; cron, DNS, mail need a paid plan |
| Status pages | Included on every monitor, every plan | 1 basic status page on free, no custom domain |
| Alert channels on free | Slack, Telegram, Messenger, email, SMS, voice call — unlimited | Email plus a limited integration set on free |
Competitor pricing and plan details are based on publicly available information as of 2026 and can change — check the vendor's own pricing page for current terms before deciding.
Not better or worse across the board — just built around different trade-offs.
UptimeRobot's free plan covers HTTP(S), keyword, ping, and port checks. Upzilla's free plan includes the same monitor types as paid — servers, cloud, and content included.
UptimeRobot's free status page is basic and unbranded. Every Upzilla monitor gets its own status page regardless of plan.
UptimeRobot spreads integrations across tiers. Upzilla includes Slack, Telegram, SMS, and voice call alerts on the free plan.
UptimeRobot's monitor count on free is hard to beat for a large number of simple HTTP checks — that's a real strength worth weighing.
No — Upzilla's free plan includes 10 monitors versus UptimeRobot's 50. The trade-off is that Upzilla's 10 cover any monitor type, not just basic HTTP checks.
UptimeRobot's free tier is focused on HTTP(S), keyword, ping, and port checks; deeper server and cloud monitoring sits on paid plans.
No — you can run both in parallel while you add your URLs to Upzilla, confirm alerts are working, then cancel the other account.
10 monitors free, any type. No card required.