Comparison

UptimeSignal vs Pingdom

Looking for a Pingdom alternative? Get the same monitoring power at a fraction of the cost — unlimited monitors for $15/month vs Pingdom's 10.

Pingdom has been a respected name in monitoring since 2007, now owned by SolarWinds. But their enterprise pricing doesn't make sense for developers and small teams who just need reliable endpoint monitoring.

TL;DR: Key Differences

Pricing: UptimeSignal is $15/month for unlimited monitors. Pingdom is $15/month for 10 monitors.
Free tier: UptimeSignal has 25 free monitors forever. Pingdom only has a 14-day trial.
Status pages: UptimeSignal includes unlimited free. Pingdom doesn't include them.
Target: UptimeSignal is for developers. Pingdom is for enterprises.

Feature Comparison

Feature UptimeSignal Pingdom

Starting price Free / $15/mo $15/month

Monitors at $15/mo Unlimited 10

Free tier 25 monitors (forever) 14-day trial only

Min check interval 1 minute 1 minute

Status pages Unlimited free Not included

Real User Monitoring No Yes (extra cost)

Transaction monitoring No Yes (extra cost)

Target market Developers Enterprise

Commercial use on free Yes N/A (no free tier)

Alert channels Email, Slack, Discord, Telegram Email, SMS, integrations

Pricing Comparison

Pingdom is owned by SolarWinds and priced for enterprise budgets. Their synthetic monitoring charges per monitor:

Pingdom Pricing

10 monitors $15/month
50 monitors ~$50/month
100 monitors ~$100/month
Real User Monitoring +$10/month minimum
Transaction monitoring Extra per transaction

UptimeSignal Pricing

$15/month for unlimited monitors. That's it.

No per-monitor pricing. No surprise charges. Monitor 10 endpoints or 500 — same flat rate. Status pages included.

Example: A Typical Developer Setup

You're monitoring your main app, staging, API endpoints, and third-party integrations. You need 30 monitors.

Pingdom ~$45/month (30 monitors)

UptimeSignal $15/month (unlimited)

Save $360/year and get more monitors.

What Pingdom Does Well

Pingdom has been in the monitoring business since 2007. They offer features that UptimeSignal doesn't:

Real User Monitoring (RUM)

Track actual browser performance from real users. See load times, rendering metrics, and user experience data. UptimeSignal only does synthetic (server-side) monitoring.

Transaction monitoring

Test multi-step user flows like login → add to cart → checkout. UptimeSignal only checks single endpoints.

100+ global check locations

Monitor from specific geographic regions to catch regional issues. Good for global applications.

Page speed analysis

Detailed performance breakdowns for web pages. Useful if you're optimizing frontend performance.

Where UptimeSignal Wins

10x more monitors for the same price

At $15/month, Pingdom gives you 10 monitors. UptimeSignal gives you unlimited. For most developers and small teams, this is the only comparison that matters.

Real free tier (not just a trial)

Pingdom only offers a 14-day trial. After that, you pay or lose access. UptimeSignal's free tier (25 monitors, 5-minute intervals) lasts forever. Commercial use allowed.

Status pages included

Create unlimited public status pages on any plan. Pingdom doesn't include status pages — you'd need to pay for Atlassian Statuspage ($29/month) separately.

No enterprise bloat

Pingdom is part of SolarWinds' observability suite, designed for enterprise procurement. UptimeSignal is a focused tool for developers who just want their endpoints monitored.

Simple, transparent pricing

One price, unlimited monitors. No calculator needed. No surprise invoices when you scale up.

When to Choose Pingdom

• You need Real User Monitoring (RUM) to track actual browser performance
• You need transaction monitoring for multi-step user flows
• You need checks from specific global regions
• Your company already uses SolarWinds products
• You have enterprise budget and procurement process

When to Choose UptimeSignal

✓ You want unlimited monitors at a flat rate
✓ You need simple HTTP/API monitoring without enterprise complexity
✓ You want a free tier that doesn't expire
✓ You want status pages included without extra cost
✓ You're a developer or small team that values simplicity
✓ You don't want to calculate pricing based on monitor count

How to Migrate from Pingdom

Switching from Pingdom to UptimeSignal is straightforward:

Sign up for UptimeSignal

Create an account at app.uptimesignal.io. Free, no credit card required.

Export your URLs from Pingdom

In Pingdom, go to your uptime checks and note down the URLs you're monitoring. You can also use their API to export.

Add monitors in UptimeSignal

Add each URL as a new monitor. Takes about 10 seconds per monitor. Configure your preferred check interval and alerts.

Run both in parallel (optional)

Keep Pingdom running during your trial period while you verify UptimeSignal is working correctly. Then cancel Pingdom.

Note: If you're using Pingdom's RUM or transaction monitoring, UptimeSignal isn't a direct replacement for those features. You'd keep Pingdom for those or find specialized tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UptimeSignal a good alternative to Pingdom?

Yes, for most use cases. UptimeSignal offers unlimited monitors for $15/month compared to Pingdom's 10 monitors at the same price. Both offer 1-minute check intervals and instant alerting. However, Pingdom offers Real User Monitoring (RUM) and transaction monitoring that UptimeSignal doesn't have — choose based on whether you need those enterprise features.

How much does Pingdom cost per month?

Pingdom's synthetic monitoring starts at $15/month for 10 monitors. Pricing scales with usage: approximately $50/month for 50 monitors and $100/month for 100 monitors. They also charge extra for features like RUM, transaction checks, and additional alert contacts. UptimeSignal offers unlimited monitors for a flat $15/month.

Does Pingdom have a free tier?

No. Pingdom only offers a 14-day free trial, after which you must subscribe to a paid plan. UptimeSignal offers a permanent free tier with 25 monitors and 5-minute check intervals, with commercial use allowed.

What features does Pingdom have that UptimeSignal doesn't?

Pingdom offers Real User Monitoring (RUM) to track actual browser performance, transaction monitoring for multi-step user flows, page speed analysis, and checks from 100+ global locations. UptimeSignal focuses on synthetic HTTP/API monitoring with simpler pricing and unlimited monitors.

Can I migrate from Pingdom to UptimeSignal?

Yes. Sign up for UptimeSignal (free, no credit card required), add your URLs, and you're monitoring in minutes. You can run both services in parallel during the transition. UptimeSignal doesn't have an import tool, but adding monitors manually is quick — about 10 seconds each.

Does UptimeSignal offer status pages like Pingdom?

Yes, and UptimeSignal includes unlimited status pages on all plans including free. Pingdom doesn't include status pages — you'd need a separate tool like Atlassian Statuspage ($29/month). UptimeSignal's status pages support custom subdomains, and Pro users can use custom domains.

Ready to switch from Pingdom?

Start with the free tier — 25 monitors, commercial use allowed, no credit card required. See if UptimeSignal works for you.

Try UptimeSignal free →

No credit card required. Upgrade to unlimited for $15/month anytime.