HasPulse vs UptimeRobot
The popular free-tier monitor
UptimeRobot is probably the most well-known uptime monitoring service out there, mostly because of its free plan. It supports HTTP, ping, port, keyword, SSL, and DNS checks with up to 12 notification integrations on higher plans.
UptimeRobot Pricing
| Plan | Price | Monitors | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 50 | 5 min |
| Solo | $7/mo (annual) · $8/mo (monthly) | 10 | 60s |
| Team | $29/mo (annual) · $34/mo (monthly) | 100 | 60s |
| Enterprise | $54/mo (annual) · $64/mo (monthly) | 200 | 30s |
| HasPulse | $3/mo | 3 | 60s |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HasPulse | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Check interval | 60 seconds | 5 min (free) / 60s (paid) |
| Price per monitor | $3/mo | $0 (free) / $0.70+ (paid) |
| Email alerts | Included | Included |
| Status page | Included | Paid plans only |
| Setup time | Under 1 minute | 5-10 minutes |
| SMS/Slack/webhook | Email only | Up to 12 integrations |
| Check types | HTTP | HTTP, ping, port, keyword, SSL, DNS |
UptimeRobot Strengths
- Generous free tier with 50 monitors
- Supports multiple check types beyond HTTP
- Up to 12 integrations on higher plans (Slack, SMS, webhooks, etc.)
- Been around for years — large community and proven track record
UptimeRobot Drawbacks
- Free tier only checks every 5 minutes — a lot can happen in 5 minutes
- Paid plans require picking a tier based on monitor count
- Status pages locked behind paid plans
- Dashboard has a lot going on if you only need one monitor
Pricing and features last verified February 2026. These may have changed since — check UptimeRobot's site for current info.
When to use UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot makes sense if you monitor multiple services and want Slack or SMS alerts. The free tier is solid if 5-minute intervals are acceptable for your use case.
When to use HasPulse
HasPulse is a better fit if you have a few URLs and want 60-second checks without choosing between tiers, setting up integrations, or navigating a dashboard built for managing dozens of monitors.