UpDog vs UptimeRobot
Both monitor uptime. The difference is what happens when you're not alone: team collaboration, status pages, and growing beyond the basics.
Quick comparison
| Feature | UpDog | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Free monitors | 3 | 50 |
| Team organizations | Built-in with invites | Basic multi-user |
| Role-based access | Owner, Admin, Editor, Viewer | Limited |
| Status pages | Included, custom domain on every plan | Basic; custom domain on paid plans |
| Custom status domains | Included | Paid add-on |
| Heartbeat/cron monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| SSL monitoring | Included | Included |
| Slack integration | Yes | Yes |
| PagerDuty integration | Yes | Yes |
| Webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price (paid) | $12/month | $7/month |
Where UpDog wins
Team collaboration
UpDog is built for teams from the ground up. Create an organization, invite teammates by email, and assign roles. Everyone gets their own login—no more sharing passwords or managing a single account.
UptimeRobot has basic multi-user support, but it's an afterthought. For teams managing multiple projects or client sites, proper organizations matter.
Status pages included
UpDog includes public status pages with custom domain support. Connect your own domain (like status.yourcompany.com), upload your logo, and keep customers informed during incidents.
UptimeRobot has status pages too, but a custom domain and removing their branding require a paid plan. UpDog includes both on every plan, right next to your monitors.
Modern interface
UpDog's interface is clean, modern, and built for speed. UptimeRobot's UI works but shows its age—it's functional but not pleasant for daily use.
Where UptimeRobot wins
Free tier
UptimeRobot's 50 free monitors are hard to beat. If you're a solo developer with multiple personal projects and no team requirements, it's the most generous free option available.
UpDog offers 3 free monitors—enough to evaluate the product, but not designed for unlimited free usage.
Established ecosystem
UptimeRobot has been around longer and has more third-party integrations and documentation available. It's a known quantity with a large user base.
The bottom line
Choose UpDog if:
- You're a team (2+ people)
- You need status pages
- You want proper organizations
- You're managing client work
- You value a modern interface
Choose UptimeRobot if:
- You're solo with many projects
- You need 50+ free monitors
- You only need a basic status page
- Team features aren't important
- You're used to its interface