Comparison

Kawze vs UptimeRobot

Budget-friendly uptime checker popular with solo developers and small teams.

UptimeRobot is one of the longest-running names in low-cost uptime monitoring, known for a generous-looking free tier and a very low entry price. Since late 2024 its free plan is restricted to personal, non-commercial use, which is where Kawze differs most directly.

Free plan, side by side

KawzeUptimeRobot
Monitors included free 10 monitors 50 monitors
Check interval 5 minutes 5 minutes
Personal use allowed Personal or business welcome - no restriction either way Personal use allowed - commercial use NOT allowed
Status page included Included, basic Included, basic
Team seats Unlimited Notify seats limited on lower tiers
Custom HTTP headersFREERequires payment
Monitor tags/groupingFREERequires payment
SMS alert credits 0 included - SMS credit top-ups purchasable on every tier, including Free Not itemised on their pricing page

Cheapest paid plan, side by side

KawzeUptimeRobot
Price £4.99/mo (Entry) ~$9/mo (Solo)
Monitors included 50 monitors 10 monitors
Check interval 5 minutes 60 seconds
Status page included Included, basic - branded customisation coming soon Included, basic
Team seats Unlimited Notify seats limited on lower tiers
SMS alert credits 15 SMS credits/mo included (Entry) Not itemised on their pricing page
Money-back guarantee Not currently offered Not stated on their pricing page

Worth knowing

  • Free plan's terms restrict it to personal, non-commercial use as of late 2024
  • Sub-60-second checking is gated behind the top Enterprise tier
  • Entry paid plan includes only 10 monitors, a fifth of Kawze's 50, at a similar price point

Frequently asked questions

Is UptimeRobot still free for commercial use?

No. Since late 2024 UptimeRobot's free plan is restricted to personal, non-commercial monitoring - if you're monitoring a business site or product, you need a paid plan. Kawze's free tier has no such restriction.

What is the best UptimeRobot alternative for businesses?

Kawze is a straightforward option if you need a free tier that's actually usable commercially: 10 monitors, 5-minute checks, and full HTTP method/header/auth support, with no personal-use restriction.

Try Kawze free

10 monitors, all HTTP methods and auth included, no credit card required.

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Figures on this page reflect publicly available pricing and feature information as of July 2026, sourced from uptimerobot.com/pricing. Pricing and features change - please verify directly with UptimeRobot before making a decision. Kawze figures reflect our current published pricing at kawze.com/pricing.