Compare Gatus vs. UptimeRobot

Gatus is a sophisticated automated status page designed to help you monitor your applications effectively and set up alerts to inform you of any potential issues. Tailored specifically for monitoring REST APIs, it serves as an ideal solution for tracking the performance of your services. You have the ability to watch for specific status codes or search for keywords within the response body. By simply adding a prefix to the URL of an endpoint, you can also monitor a selected target using ICMP protocols. Say goodbye to ineffective status pages that merely display uptime statistics from the last 90 days, which often leave users perplexed about ongoing issues even after checking the status. Gatus focuses on delivering real-time insights, providing information that surpasses what other status pages can offer. Our platform is much more than just a tool to keep customers from overwhelming you with inquiries; it serves as a robust resource for conducting automated user acceptance tests, ensuring you're informed of problems before your users encounter them. With Gatus, you can stay ahead of any issues and maintain the trust of your user base effectively.

The ultimate uptime monitoring service. Get 50 monitors with 5-minute checks completely free. Set up in seconds and stay informed about your website’s health at all times. Website monitoring: Get instant alerts when your website goes down. Reliable and accurate monitoring helps you fix issues before they affect users and prevent revenue loss. SSL certificate monitoring: Avoid losing visitors due to expired SSL certificates. Get notified 30 days before expiration so you can renew in time. Ping and port monitoring: Check if your server is online or if your email service is running on port 465. Monitor any port you need with real-time alerts. Cron job monitoring: Track scheduled tasks with heartbeat monitoring. We verify if the request arrives on time, making sure server-side jobs and internet-connected devices are running properly. Status pages: Create up to 100 branded status pages, protect them with a password, and allow subscribers to receive updates. Stay informed with email, SMS, voice calls, push notifications, or integrations with Slack, Zapier, PagerDuty, Telegram, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, and more. Maintenance windows: Pause monitoring when you schedule downtime to avoid unnecessary alerts