Which Monitoring Tool is Better for You?
A detailed comparison to help you choose the right uptime monitoring solution
| Feature | PagerDuty | Checkly | PerkyDash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $21/user/mo | $30/mo | $9/mo |
| Free Tier | 5 users | 5 checks | 5 monitors |
| Uptime Monitoring | |||
| Status Pages | |||
| SSL Monitoring | |||
| API Monitoring | |||
| Incident Management | |||
| Slack Integration | |||
| Multi-Region Checks | |||
| Check Interval | N/A | 1 min | 1 min |
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)
Developer-focused monitoring platform with Playwright-based synthetic monitoring. Checkly offers API monitoring and browser checks with a code-first approach.
Best for: Development teams wanting monitoring-as-code and synthetic testing
PagerDuty
Starts at $21/user/mo. Free tier includes 5 users.
Checkly
Starts at $30/mo. Free tier includes 5 checks.
PagerDuty
Checkly
PagerDuty
Checkly
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. PagerDuty is best for Larger teams needing sophisticated incident management (pair with a monitoring tool). Checkly is best for Development teams wanting monitoring-as-code and synthetic testing. Consider your budget, team size, and required features when making your decision.
PagerDuty starts at $21/user/mo with a free tier offering 5 users. Checkly starts at $30/mo with a free tier offering 5 checks. 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.
PagerDuty offers a free tier with 5 users. Checkly offers a free tier with 5 checks. 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.