UptimeRobot vs exit1.dev
The 50-monitor free plan vs multi-protocol checks, free SSL monitoring, and 1,000 monitors on Pro.
UptimeRobot is the default name in cheap uptime monitoring. Its free plan hands you 50 HTTP monitors and everyone knows it. exit1.dev goes for depth: every protocol and SSL monitoring on the free tier, and 10x the monitors on the paid tier. Both have a REST API and a hosted MCP server. Here's the tier-by-tier reality.
Best known for: 50 free HTTP monitors and a huge install base.
The short version
Both free tiers now give you 50 monitors, so the comparison comes down to depth. If you monitor TCP/UDP/ICMP/WebSocket endpoints or run 100+ monitors, exit1.dev is cheaper and deeper. Pro gives you 1,000 monitors and 15-second checks at $24/mo, while UptimeRobot Team gives you 100 monitors with 30-second checks at €35/mo on annual billing (€41 monthly).
Free tier
What each gives you for $0, no credit card.
| Feature | exit1.devFree | UptimeRobotFree |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors | 50 | 50 |
| Check interval | 5 min | 5 min |
| Protocols | HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket | HTTP, ping, port, keyword |
| Multi-region checks | ||
| SSL certificate monitoring | ||
| Domain expiry alerts | ||
| Response validation (JSON, headers, body) | Keyword only | |
| Webhooks | 1 | |
| Slack / Discord / Teams | Discord only | |
| REST API | ||
| Public status page | 1 | 1 |
| Log retention | 60 days | 3 months |
- Monitors
- 50
- Check interval
- 5 min
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket
- Multi-region checks
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Domain expiry alerts
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- Webhooks
- 1
- Slack / Discord / Teams
- REST API
- Public status page
- 1
- Log retention
- 60 days
- Monitors
- 50
- Check interval
- 5 min
- Protocols
- HTTP, ping, port, keyword
- Multi-region checks
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Domain expiry alerts
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- Keyword only
- Webhooks
- Slack / Discord / Teams
- Discord only
- REST API
- Public status page
- 1
- Log retention
- 3 months
Paid tier
exit1.dev Pro ($24/mo, $20 annual) vs UptimeRobot Team (€35/mo annual, €41 monthly).
| Feature | exit1.devPro, $24/mo | UptimeRobotTeam, €35/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors included | 1,000 | 100 |
| Minimum check interval | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| Multi-region checks | ||
| Protocols | HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket | HTTP + keyword |
| SSL certificate monitoring | ||
| SMS alerts | 50 / month included | 30 included |
| Slack / Discord / Teams | ||
| Webhooks | 100 | |
| REST API | ||
| Hosted MCP server | ||
| CSV bulk export | ||
| Log retention | 3 years | 24 months |
- Monitors included
- 1,000
- Minimum check interval
- 15 sec
- Multi-region checks
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket
- SSL certificate monitoring
- SMS alerts
- 50 / month included
- Slack / Discord / Teams
- Webhooks
- 100
- REST API
- Hosted MCP server
- CSV bulk export
- Log retention
- 3 years
- Monitors included
- 100
- Minimum check interval
- 30 sec
- Multi-region checks
- Protocols
- HTTP + keyword
- SSL certificate monitoring
- SMS alerts
- 30 included
- Slack / Discord / Teams
- Webhooks
- REST API
- Hosted MCP server
- CSV bulk export
- Log retention
- 24 months
UptimeRobot Team is priced in euros: €35/mo on annual billing, €41 monthly. It includes 30 SMS and voice credits a month. Figures from uptimerobot.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-14. UptimeRobot does not publish which plans include its MCP server.
Where exit1.dev wins
- TCP, UDP, ICMP, and WebSocket checks on the free tier, not just HTTP pings.
- 1,000 monitors on Pro ($24/mo) vs 100 on UptimeRobot Team (€35/mo).
- 15-second checks on Pro vs 30 seconds on Team.
- SSL certificate monitoring on the free plan. UptimeRobot keeps SSL and domain expiry monitoring for paid plans.
- Your agent can set everything up over MCP: the account, the checks, the alerts, and a test alert to prove delivery.
Where UptimeRobot wins
- A far larger probe network and a decade more brand recognition behind the free plan.
- Comparable paid log retention (24 months vs our 3 years on Pro).
- A larger brand and community, and integrations built up over a decade.
UptimeRobot vs exit1.dev — FAQ
Is exit1.dev a good UptimeRobot alternative?
Yes, especially if you monitor more than HTTP. Both free tiers give 50 monitors, but exit1.dev's covers TCP, UDP, ICMP, and WebSocket checks plus SSL, a status page and API access. Pro gives you 1,000 monitors with 15-second checks at $24/mo.
How does UptimeRobot's free plan compare to exit1.dev's?
UptimeRobot free gives 50 HTTP/ping/port monitors at 5-minute intervals. exit1.dev free gives 50 across every protocol, with SSL monitoring, JSON/header validation, a webhook, a status page, and an API key with MCP access included. Same count, more capability per monitor.
Is exit1.dev cheaper than UptimeRobot?
At the paid tier, yes. exit1.dev Pro is $24/mo ($20 annually) for 1,000 monitors and 15-second checks. UptimeRobot Team is €35/mo on annual billing (€41 monthly) for 100 monitors at 30-second checks, with 30 SMS included.
Can I migrate from UptimeRobot to exit1.dev?
Yes. Bulk-import your URLs, point your existing alert endpoints (Slack, webhooks, email) at exit1.dev, and you're running. The migration checklist walks through it step by step.
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