StatusIntel vs Pingdom

Free uptime monitoring vs enterprise-grade Pingdom. Which is right for you?

$0/month
StatusIntel Free vs
$15+/month Pingdom

Quick Comparison

Feature
StatusIntel (Free)
Pingdom (Paid)
Starting price
$0
$15/month
Monitors included
10 (free)
10 (paid)
Check interval
5 minutes
1 minute
HTTP/HTTPS monitoring
✓
✓
TCP port monitoring
✓
✓
2FA authentication
✓
✓
Monitoring locations
1
100+
Real user monitoring
—
✓
Transaction monitoring
—
✓

Pingdom: The Enterprise Choice

Pingdom (owned by SolarWinds) is a premium uptime monitoring solution used by enterprises worldwide:

StatusIntel: The Free Alternative

StatusIntel offers core uptime monitoring features without the cost:

The Verdict

Choose Pingdom if: You're an enterprise that needs 1-minute checks, monitoring from 100+ global locations, Real User Monitoring, or transaction monitoring for complex user flows.

Choose StatusIntel if: You need basic uptime monitoring without paying $15+/month, you're a startup or small team, or 5-minute check intervals are sufficient for your needs.

The Real Question: Do You Need Pingdom?

Pingdom is excellent for enterprises with complex monitoring needs. But for most websites, APIs, and services, basic uptime monitoring is sufficient. If a 5-minute check interval works for you, StatusIntel provides that for free.

Consider: Would you rather pay $180/year for Pingdom, or use StatusIntel free and invest that money elsewhere in your business?

Try Free Monitoring First

Start with StatusIntel's free plan. Upgrade to paid tools only if you need enterprise features.

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