The UptimeRobot alternative that watches what probes can't reach
UptimeRobot popularized dead-simple uptime checking: point it at a URL, get paged when it stops answering. It does that one job well. But every check comes from the outside — the services, daemons, disks and certificates inside your network are invisible to it. Uptriva pairs multi-region external probes with a lightweight internal agent, so the same dashboard that tracks your public uptime also tracks the hosts running it.
Free tier covers ~50 monitors at 5-minute intervals; paid plans unlock faster checks and SMS.
Feature comparison
| Capability | UptimeRobot | Uptriva |
|---|---|---|
| External HTTP/TCP/Ping/DNS checks | ||
| Multi-region probe network | ||
| Internal / private-network monitoring agent Host agent watches processes, systemd units, interfaces, listeners, certs, kernel events. | ||
| Host security detectors (SSH, users, file integrity) | ||
| Public status pages + custom domains UptimeRobot's status pages are basic; custom domains limited to paid tiers. | ||
| Incident management & timelines | ||
| On-call rotations & escalation chains UptimeRobot has notification policies; Uptriva runs full escalation chains incl. calls. | ||
| Event rules engine (conditions → actions) | ||
| Remote remediation commands on agents | ||
| Game server monitoring | ||
| EU data residency Uptriva runs on EU infrastructure (Hetzner, GDPR-friendly). | ||
| Generous free tier |
Feature and pricing information reflects each vendor's public documentation at the time of writing — verify on their site before deciding.
Where UptimeRobot is genuinely strong
One field, one URL, done. If all you need is 'is the website up', UptimeRobot's onboarding is hard to beat.
50 monitors on the free plan is generous for hobby projects and small blogs.
Years of integrations mean almost every chat tool and notifier already knows UptimeRobot.
Why teams switch to Uptriva
A lightweight Go agent reports processes, systemd failures, listening ports, file integrity, SSH logins, OOM kills, cert expiry and container changes — from inside the network where external probes can't see.
New listening ports, changed sshd_config, added users, firewall state — surfaced as events with acknowledgement, resolution and alert rules.
Event rules evaluate conditions and trigger actions — notifications, incidents, webhooks, even remote agent commands like service restarts.
Custom domains, org memberships, seats, audit log — status pages designed to be shared, not bolted on.
Migrating from UptimeRobot
- 01Create an Uptriva account and a status page (free tier works).
- 02Recreate each UptimeRobot monitor — HTTP, keyword, TCP and ping types map 1:1.
- 03Install the agent on internal hosts: one curl command per server.
- 04Point alert channels at your existing Slack/Discord/email, then configure event rules.
- 05Move your UptimeRobot status page CNAME to cn.status.uptriva.com when ready.
FAQ
Can UptimeRobot monitor servers inside a private network?+
No. UptimeRobot checks targets from its public probe network only — anything behind a firewall, VPN or private IP is unreachable. Uptriva's agent runs inside your network and reports outward, which is exactly the gap it covers.
Does Uptriva have a free tier like UptimeRobot?+
Yes. The free tier includes external monitors, a status page and agents — no card required.
Can I migrate my UptimeRobot status page?+
Yes. Create a status page in Uptriva, assign your custom domain (CNAME to cn.status.uptriva.com), and your public URL keeps working.
Does Uptriva replace UptimeRobot completely?+
For uptime + status + incidents, yes. Uptriva additionally covers internal host and security monitoring, which UptimeRobot doesn't offer.
See inside your infrastructure
External probes plus internal agents, status pages, on-call and event automation — free tier, no card required.