
Upcheck
Upcheck watches every website you own — uptime, SSL certificate, DNS, domain registration, and the…
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>log in to commentWe built Upcheck to give teams a single place to watch everything a website needs—uptime, SSL, DNS, domain registration, pages, ports and APIs—without adding code or changing DNS. It pings sites every 5 minutes and sends alerts via email, Slack, Discord, Teams or webhook. Let us know what you think!
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Upcheck monitors website uptime, SSL certificates, DNS, domain registration, page content, ports and APIs, sending alerts to your team.
- for
- Web developers and ops teams who need comprehensive site health monitoring.
- pricing
- paid
Key features
- Uptime checks — HTTPS requests every 5 minutes, confirmed twice before alerting.
- SSL certificate monitoring — TLS handshake twice daily with expiry and chain alerts.
- DNS change detection — Fingerprint DNS records every 6 hours and alert on changes.
- Domain registration alerts — RDAP-based expiry warnings weeks before renewal is due.
- Page & keyword monitoring — Watch specific text or keywords on any page and get notified on changes.
- Port & API endpoint checks — TCP connect tests and API probes with status, body and latency validation.
- Custom alert routing — Send alerts via Email, Slack, Discord, Teams or webhook, with reusable recipient lists.
- Historical check log — All check results are stored per site with a change feed.
Use cases
- Get early warnings before SSL certificates expire to avoid downtime.
- Detect DNS record changes that could indicate misconfiguration or hijacking.
- Monitor critical product pages for out-of-stock messages or missing login buttons.
- Ensure API endpoints return expected status, body content and latency.
- Track domain registration expiry to prevent accidental loss of the domain.
Upcheck vs alternatives
Upcheck | Better Stack | UptimeRobot | Datadog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-in-one website health monitoring | Uptime & incident tracking | Simple website uptime | Self-hosted uptime | Full-stack observability |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | Sep 2029 | — | — | — | — |
- Upcheck vs Better Stack: Focuses on uptime, incidents and logs, but lacks built-in SSL/DNS/domain monitoring.
- Upcheck vs UptimeRobot: Provides basic uptime checks only, no SSL, DNS, keyword or API monitoring.
- Upcheck vs Uptime Kuma: Self-hosted solution for uptime monitoring, requiring own infrastructure.
- Upcheck vs Datadog: Enterprise observability platform with broader metrics and tracing, not a dedicated site-health monitor.
Upcheck FAQ
Do I need to install an agent on my servers?+
No, Upcheck works without any agent, DNS changes, or code on your side.
How often are the different checks performed?+
Uptime, domain registration and keyword checks run every 5 minutes; SSL checks twice daily; DNS checks every 6 hours; API checks every 5 minutes; ports are checked on demand.
Can I set custom alert thresholds?+
Yes, you can choose 30-day, 14-day or 7-day warning thresholds per site or globally.
What happens if a check fails temporarily?+
A site is marked down only after two consecutive failed probes, reducing false alarms.
Is there a limit to the number of sites I can monitor?+
Pricing is per site, and there are no tier limits; you can add as many sites as needed.
How are alerts delivered?+
Alerts can be sent to Email, Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, or a custom webhook, with reusable recipient groups.
Summarized by DevHunt from upcheck.so · Oct 8, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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