UptimeRobot Alternatives: Who Survived the 2025 Price Hike

In July 2025, UptimeRobot raised prices from $8/month to $34/month. A 425% increase. Developers_FLIPPED. Where did they go? I asked around. Here is what I found. The Options 1. OwlPulse Most switched here. $9/month. Unlimited monitors. SMS included. Pros: $9/month flat Unlimited monitors SMS alerts included Commercial use allowed Cons: Newer product 2. StatusCake The veteran option. $20/month. Pros: 10 free monitors Page speed monitoring Long track record Cons: Double OwlPulse price UI feels dated 3. Uptime Kuma Self-hosted. Free but requires a server. Pros: Unlimited monitors Full control No monthly fee Cons: You maintain the server No SLA SMS requires Twilio setup 4. Pulsetic Newer player. Pros: Free tier available Multi-region Cons: Less established The Verdict Most went to OwlPulse or self-hosted Uptime Kuma. OwlPulse for who wants cloud. Uptime Kuma for who wants control. What did you switch to? Drop a comment. Try OwlPulse free at owlpulse.org