12happy vs UptimeRobot
100 monitors every 30 seconds. $12, not $35.
UptimeRobot puts 30-second checks on its Team plan at $35 a month. 12happy Pro gives you the same 100 monitors at the same speed for $12, and adds smart monitors that check whether your site actually works.
Why people switch
- 01
A third of the price
Pro covers 100 monitors checked every 30 seconds for $12 a month, billed yearly. UptimeRobot charges $35 for the same on Team, and $41 billed monthly.
- 02
Smart monitors on every plan
UptimeRobot checks that the server answered, or that a keyword you chose is on the page. A smart monitor works out what to check from the URL alone. Free includes one, and Pro includes ten.
- 03
A free plan you can use for work
Free covers 50 monitors and allows commercial use, with Slack alerts included. UptimeRobot pitches its free plan at hobby and non-profit projects, and Slack starts on its paid plans.
- 04
See it work before you sign up
Paste a URL and 12happy checks it on the spot. You get a real result before we ask for an email.
12happy and UptimeRobot, side by side
| Feature | 12happy | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| 100 monitors every 30 seconds | Pro — $12/mo yearly, $15 monthly | Team — $35/mo yearly, $41 monthly |
| Checks beyond "did it answer" | Smart monitors — 1 free, 10 on Pro, 50 on Agency | Keyword checks, with a keyword you choose |
| Free plan | 50 monitors + 1 smart monitor, every 5 min | 50 monitors, every 5 min |
| Commercial use on the free plan | Allowed | Pitched at hobby and non-profit projects |
| Slack alerts on the free plan | Included | From Solo ($9/mo) |
| 15-second checks | Agency — $39/mo, 500 monitors | Scale — from $65/mo, 200 monitors |
| Try it before signing up | A real check runs before any account | Account first |
| Check locations | 2 regions | 4 regions on paid plans |
| Check types | HTTP, keyword, TCP, ping, DNS, SSL, heartbeat, smart | HTTP, keyword, port, ping, DNS, SSL, UDP, heartbeat, API |
| Alert channels | Email, SMS, push, Slack, Telegram, webhooks | Email, SMS, voice, Slack, Teams, Telegram, Discord and more |
| History kept | 3 months free, 12 on Pro, 24 on Agency | 3 months free, 12 on Solo, 24 on Team |
Ahead on this row
When UptimeRobot is the better fit
- You need checks from more than two regions. UptimeRobot runs four.
- You rely on UDP or API assertion monitors, or on voice-call alerts.
- You watch fewer than 10 sites and only need a basic up/down check. Solo at $9 does that well.
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 UptimeRobot running for a week. If both agree on every outage, you have your answer. If they don't, you've learned which one to trust.
- Step 3
Move alerts, then cancel
Point your alert channels and status page at 12happy, then cancel UptimeRobot once you're happy. Nothing on our side depends on the order.
Questions
Can I import my monitors from UptimeRobot?
Not automatically yet. Adding a monitor takes one URL, so moving a list by hand is quick. An importer that reads your UptimeRobot account is on the way.
What's the difference between a monitor and a smart monitor?
A monitor checks that your server answered. A smart monitor works out how to watch your site from the URL, and checks that the page is actually working. Plans include both.
Do I have to cancel UptimeRobot first?
No. We'd suggest running both for a week, then cancelling whichever you trust less.
Paste a URL. See for yourself.
No account needed for the first check.
Check my site →Facts about UptimeRobot come from its public pages, checked on October 17, 2026:UptimeRobot pricing and plan comparison. Prices are in USD. UptimeRobot 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.