12happy vs Pingdom
Uptime monitoring at a tenth of Pingdom's price.
Pingdom charges about $136 a month for 100 uptime checks. 12happy Pro covers 100 monitors, checked every 30 seconds, for $12, and comes with a free plan you can start on today.
Why people switch
- 01
A tenth of the price
100 checks on Pingdom cost $1,637 a year. 12happy Pro covers 100 monitors for $144 a year.
- 02
A free plan
Pingdom offers a trial, then a bill. 12happy Free covers 50 monitors and a smart monitor for as long as you like, commercial use included.
- 03
More than a basic check, without the quota
Pingdom rations checks beyond basic uptime: one on its entry tier, 20 at 100 checks. 12happy includes smart monitors on every plan: 1 free, 10 on Pro, 50 on Agency.
12happy and Pingdom, side by side
| Feature | 12happy | Pingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 50 monitors + 1 smart monitor | None — free trial only |
| 10 sites | Free | $16.50/mo yearly |
| 100 sites | Pro — $12/mo yearly | $136.42/mo yearly |
| 500 sites | Agency — $39/mo yearly | $622.67/mo yearly |
| Checks beyond basic uptime | Smart monitors — 10 on Pro, 50 on Agency | Advanced checks — 1 at 10 checks, 20 at 100 |
| Try it before signing up | A real check runs before any account | Free trial after signing up |
| Users | 3 on Pro, unlimited on Agency | Unlimited |
| SMS alerts included | 50/mo on Pro, 200 on Agency | 50/mo at 10 checks, 350 at 100 |
| Real user monitoring | Not offered | Available, from $16.50/mo |
Ahead on this row
When Pingdom is the better fit
- You need real user monitoring, from your actual visitors' browsers.
- You script multi-step transactions, like a full checkout, step by step.
- Your company already buys from SolarWinds and wants one vendor.
Moving over
- Step 1
Add your most important sites
Paste each URL. Every one is checked on the spot, so you see results before you commit to anything.
- Step 2
Run both side by side
Keep Pingdom running until your next renewal. If both agree on every outage, you have your answer.
- Step 3
Move alerts, then let it lapse
Point your alert channels and status page at 12happy, and don't renew.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. 50 monitors and a smart monitor, commercial use included, for as long as you like.
Do I have to cancel Pingdom first?
No. Run both until your Pingdom renewal date, then let it lapse.
Paste a URL. See for yourself.
No account needed for the first check.
Check my site →Facts about Pingdom come from its public pages, checked on October 17, 2026:Pingdom pricing calculator. Prices are in USD. Pingdom is a trademark of its owner, and 12happy is not affiliated with it. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.