Faster free checks
The 247Monitor free interval is one minute, compared with five minutes on UptimeRobot Free.
247Monitor vs UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot offers more free monitors; 247Monitor offers faster free checks, paid browser journeys and server monitoring.
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.
UptimeRobot is a focused hosted monitoring service with a generous 50-monitor free plan. Its free checks run every five minutes; Solo and Team run every 60 seconds, and Enterprise runs every 30 seconds.
247Monitor includes fewer free monitors, but checks them every minute and adds one server. Paid plans add 30-second checks and scheduled Chromium journeys.
Side by side
Pricing and features, side by side.
Checked against UptimeRobot's published pricing and documentation. Last verified 16 July 2026. Advantages for either product are marked in the table.
| 247Monitor | UptimeRobot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ·25 monitors, 1-minute checks, 1 server | ✓50 monitors, 5-minute checks |
| 30-second checks | ✓Starter, £9/month | ·Enterprise, from $82 monthly or $69 billed annually |
| Browser journeys | ✓Included from Starter | ·Not listed in current monitor types or pricing |
| Status pages | —1 page on Free; private and white-label options on higher plans | —1 basic page on Free; advanced options on paid plans |
| SMS and voice | ·SMS alerts; paid plans include monthly credits; no voice calls | ✓SMS and voice calls; credits included or sold separately |
| Data retention | —30 days on Free; 1 year Starter; 2 years Pro; 3 years Business | —3 months Free; 12 months Solo; 24 months Team and Enterprise |
247Monitor prices are shown in GBP — the pricing page switches to your local currency (GBP or USD) automatically.
Key differences
Where 247Monitor differs from UptimeRobot
Browser monitoring
Starter includes a Chromium journey with screenshots, request details and a Playwright trace on failure.
Server monitoring
Every plan includes agent-based Linux and Windows host monitoring, starting with one server on Free.
Best fit
When UptimeRobot may be a better fit
The right choice depends on your requirements. These are the cases where the alternative has a clear advantage.
Choose UptimeRobot for a higher free monitor count
Its 50-monitor free allowance suits a larger set of low-frequency checks.
Choose UptimeRobot for phone-call alerts
UptimeRobot supports voice calls; 247Monitor does not.
FAQ
Switching questions
Can I move UptimeRobot monitors to 247Monitor?
HTTP, keyword, ping, port, SSL, DNS and heartbeat monitors have direct equivalents. Recreate them in the dashboard or through the REST API.
Which free plan checks more often?
247Monitor checks every minute on Free. UptimeRobot checks every five minutes on Free but includes 50 monitors rather than 25.
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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