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247Monitor vs Uptime.com
Uptime.com offers a configurable website-monitoring product with unlimited users; 247Monitor offers a permanent free plan and published fixed limits.
Last verified 16 July 2026 · Reviewed by the 247Monitor product and engineering team · Methodology
Commercial disclosure: 247Monitor publishes this comparison and sells one of the products covered.
Uptime.com combines uptime, transaction, API and page-speed monitoring with reporting, status pages and alerting. Website Monitoring is advertised from $9 per month.
247Monitor starts with a permanent free plan and moves to fixed paid tiers. The products overlap on core monitoring, while their packaging and wider feature emphasis differ.
Side by side
Pricing and features, side by side.
Checked against Uptime.com's published pricing and documentation. Last verified 16 July 2026. Advantages for either product are marked in the table.
| 247Monitor | Uptime.com | |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | ✓Permanent Free plan | ·Paid product; trial available |
| Starting price | –Starter £9/month | –Website Monitoring from $9/month |
| Core monitoring | –HTTP, keyword, ping, port, SSL, domain, DNS, heartbeat and browser checks; server agent separate | –Uptime, transaction, API and page-speed monitoring |
| Alerting | ·Email, SMS and six integrations | ✓Email, SMS and 20+ integrations |
| Users | ·Plan-based full and notify-only seats | ✓Unlimited users |
| Server monitoring | ✓Agent included on every plan | ·Website product focuses on external and transaction monitoring |
247Monitor prices are shown in GBP; the pricing page switches to your local currency (GBP or USD) automatically.
Key differences
Where 247Monitor differs from Uptime.com
Server monitoring included
Track Linux and Windows hosts beside external checks from the same plan.
Published retention by plan
247Monitor retention is 30 days on free; 1 year starter; 2 years pro; 3 years business.
Best fit
When Uptime.com may be a better fit
The right choice depends on your requirements. These are the cases where the alternative has a clear advantage.
Choose Uptime.com for unlimited users
Its website-monitoring pricing lists unlimited users.
Choose Uptime.com for a broader integration catalogue
It advertises more than 20 integrations plus email and SMS alerting.
FAQ
Switching questions
Does Uptime.com offer transaction monitoring?
Yes. Transaction monitoring is included in its Website Monitoring product.
Does 247Monitor have a free plan?
Yes. Free includes 25 one-minute monitors, one server and one public status page.
Sources
Official information used in this comparison
Sources last checked 16 July 2026. Plan details and prices can change, so confirm current terms with the provider before buying.
See the editorial and comparison methodology for the review criteria and correction process.
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