Which Monitoring Tool is Better for You?
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right uptime monitoring solution
| Feature | New Relic | PagerDuty | PerkyDash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0.30/GB | $21/user/mo | $9/mo |
| Free Tier | 100GB/mo | 5 users | 5 monitors |
| Uptime Monitoring | |||
| Status Pages | |||
| SSL Monitoring | |||
| API Monitoring | |||
| Incident Management | |||
| Slack Integration | |||
| Multi-Region Checks | |||
| Check Interval | 1 min | N/A | 1 min |
Full-stack observability platform with synthetic monitoring, APM, and infrastructure monitoring. New Relic offers a generous free tier and usage-based pricing.
Best for: Development teams needing APM and synthetic monitoring alongside uptime checks
Industry-leading incident management platform with on-call scheduling, escalation policies, and status pages. PagerDuty focuses on incident response rather than monitoring.
Best for: Larger teams needing sophisticated incident management (pair with a monitoring tool)
New Relic
Starts at $0.30/GB. Free tier includes 100GB/mo.
PagerDuty
Starts at $21/user/mo. Free tier includes 5 users.
New Relic
PagerDuty
New Relic
PagerDuty
Looking for a simpler, more affordable alternative?
PerkyDash combines uptime monitoring and status pages in one simple, affordable tool. Built for indie makers and small teams who want powerful monitoring without enterprise complexity.
It depends on your specific needs. New Relic is best for Development teams needing APM and synthetic monitoring alongside uptime checks. PagerDuty is best for Larger teams needing sophisticated incident management (pair with a monitoring tool). Consider your budget, team size, and required features when making your decision.
New Relic starts at $0.30/GB with a free tier offering 100GB/mo. PagerDuty starts at $21/user/mo with a free tier offering 5 users. Both offer different feature sets at their price points.
PerkyDash offers a compelling alternative with monitoring and status pages in one tool, starting at $9/month with a free tier available. It's designed for indie makers and small teams who want simplicity without sacrificing features.
Yes, most monitoring tools allow you to export your monitors or recreate them on a new platform. The migration process typically involves setting up new monitors on the target platform and configuring your alert preferences.
New Relic offers a free tier with 100GB/mo. PagerDuty offers a free tier with 5 users. We recommend trying both to see which fits your workflow better.
Try PerkyDash free and see if it meets your needs. No credit card required.