A modern alternative to Pingdom

Fast uptime checks + SMS alerts so you catch outages before customers do.

No credit card Up to 20 monitors (trial) SMS + Email Smart follow-ups

When Pingdom is a fit

Pingdom is a well-known monitoring tool and can be a good choice for teams that want a mature platform and broad monitoring features.

When StatusMonkey is a better fit

If you’re a small SaaS and you mainly need to know quickly when something breaks, StatusMonkey focuses on the essentials: fast checks, SMS-first alerts, and follow-ups.

1-minute / 5-minute / 30-minute checks
SMS + email alerts
Smart follow-ups until acknowledged
Status page for customer transparency

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about StatusMonkey and how it works.

How often does StatusMonkey check my websites?

We check your websites every 60 seconds to ensure they're responding correctly. This means you'll know about any issues within a minute of them occurring.

What types of notifications do you send?

We send both SMS and email notifications when your sites go down. You'll receive instant alerts and follow-up notifications every 30 minutes until the issue is resolved.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation required! StatusMonkey is a cloud-based service. Just add your website URLs to your dashboard, and we'll start monitoring them immediately.

Can I customize the status page?

Yes! You can customize your status page with your brand colors, logo, and custom messages. You can also choose which components to display and how they're arranged.

What happens during my trial?

Your 90-day trial includes up to 20 monitors, SMS alerts, email notifications, a status page, and detailed uptime reporting. No credit card required to start.