Comparison

UptimeSignal vs Datadog

Datadog is a full observability platform. UptimeSignal is a focused uptime monitoring tool. Different tools for different needs and budgets.

Quick Comparison

Aspect UptimeSignal Datadog

Scope Uptime only Full observability

Pricing $15/mo flat $100s-$1000s/mo

Synthetic monitoring Core feature Add-on feature

Setup time Minutes Days/weeks

APM/Logs/Traces No Yes

Status pages Unlimited free No

What Datadog Does Well

Full observability — Logs, traces, APM, infrastructure monitoring, and more
Deep integrations — 500+ integrations with cloud services and frameworks
Enterprise ready — Built for large organizations with complex needs

Where UptimeSignal Wins

Fraction of the cost

Datadog's synthetic monitoring alone can cost hundreds per month. UptimeSignal is $15/month for unlimited monitors. If uptime monitoring is all you need, you don't need to pay Datadog prices.

No bloat

Datadog is a massive platform. If you just need to know when your endpoints go down, you don't need APM, log management, or infrastructure monitoring.

Instant setup

No agents to install, no dashboards to configure. Add a URL and we start monitoring. Takes 60 seconds.

When to Choose Datadog

You need full observability (logs, traces, APM, infrastructure)
You have a large team and complex systems to monitor
Your organization already uses Datadog for other monitoring
Budget isn't a primary concern

When to Choose UptimeSignal

You specifically need uptime/synthetic monitoring
You're cost-conscious and don't need full observability
You want something simple that just works
You're a small team or solo developer

Simple monitoring, simple pricing

$15/month for unlimited monitors. No surprises on your bill.

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