CheckFast vs UptimeRobot
an honest comparison
Side-by-side
| Feature | CheckFast | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP/HTTPS uptime checks | ||
| TCP/Ping checks | ||
| SSL expiry alerts | Pro | |
| Email deliverability monitoring | ||
| Page speed monitoring | ||
| Cron job heartbeat | ||
| DNS monitoring | ||
| Broken link sweeps | ||
| Telegram + Slack alerts | ||
| SMS alerts | ||
| Public status page | Pro+ at /status/[handle] | |
| Public API | Pro $29/mo | $15/mo |
| Starter price | $9/mo | $7/mo |
Why teams switch
44 tools instead of 1
Stop juggling UptimeRobot + MXToolbox + SSL Labs + GTmetrix + Cronhub. One subscription, one dashboard, one invoice.
Beyond uptime
Server up doesn't mean things are working. We monitor SSL expiry, email deliverability, page speed, broken links, and cron heartbeats — the silent failures uptime monitoring misses.
Managed alert channels
Telegram and email are available on Starter; Slack and webhook delivery require Pro or Agency.
FAQ
Should I switch from UptimeRobot?+
If you only need uptime and SMS — stick with UptimeRobot, it's mature and reliable. If you also need SSL expiry alerts, email deliverability monitoring, performance regression alerts, broken-link sweeps, and cron heartbeat — switch to CheckFast and consolidate 5 tools into 1.
Do you do uptime monitoring?+
Yes. HTTP/HTTPS uptime checks run every 5 minutes on Starter and every minute on Pro or Agency. Telegram and email are available on Starter; Slack requires Pro or Agency.
Do you have SMS alerts?+
Not yet — Telegram/Slack/email only. SMS is on the Agency tier roadmap.
What's the pricing comparison?+
UptimeRobot Pro is $7/mo for 50 monitors with 1-min checks. CheckFast Starter is $9/mo for 15 monitors at 5-minute cadence; Pro is $29/mo for 50 monitors at 1-minute cadence; Agency also uses a 1-minute minimum.
Can I get a public status page?+
Yes. Pro and Agency users can publish /status/<handle> with current monitor state, seven-day uptime and latest incident timestamps. Custom domains and subscriber workflows are not currently available.