Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | pokemy.site | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan Websites | 3 | 50 |
| Free Check Interval | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Pro Check Interval | 30 seconds ⚡ | 1 minute |
| SSL Monitoring | ✅ Pro | ✅ Pro |
| Response Time Tracking | ✅ Pro | ✅ Pro |
| Pro Plan Price | ~$8.50 USD/mo (R$ 45.00 in BRL) | $7/mo |
| Interface | Modern, clean ✨ | Dated, cluttered |
| Setup Time | Under 2 minutes | 3-5 minutes |
| Built With | Next.js 15 (2025) | Legacy stack (2010) |
Detailed Comparison
Free Plan Comparison
pokemy.site Free
- ✅ 3 websites
- ✅ 5-minute checks
- ✅ Email alerts
- ✅ 7-day history
- ✅ Modern dashboard
- ✅ No credit card required
UptimeRobot Free
- ✅ 50 websites
- ✅ 5-minute checks
- ✅ Email + push alerts
- ✅ 90-day history
- ⚠️ Cluttered interface
- ✅ No credit card required
Winner: UptimeRobot for hobbyists with 50+ small projects. pokemy.site is better if you value clean UI and are monitoring 3-20 professional sites.
Professional Plan Comparison
pokemy.site Professional
- ✅ Unlimited websites
- ⚡ 30-second checks (faster!)
- ✅ SSL monitoring
- ✅ Response time tracking
- ✅ Email + webhook alerts
- 💰 ~$8.50 USD/month (charged in BRL: R$ 45.00)
UptimeRobot Basic
- ⚠️ 50 websites (limited)
- ✅ 1-minute checks
- ✅ SSL monitoring
- ✅ Response time tracking
- ✅ SMS alerts (extra cost)
- 💰 $7/month
Winner: pokemy.site — Faster checks (30s vs 1 min), unlimited sites, and better SSL monitoring for only $1.50 more per month.
User Experience & Interface
pokemy.site
Modern dashboard built with Next.js 15, React 19, and Tailwind CSS. Clean, intuitive interface designed in 2025.
- ✨ Beautiful gradient design
- ⚡ Fast page loads
- 📱 Fully mobile responsive
- 🎯 Easy to understand at a glance
UptimeRobot
Functional but dated interface from 2010. Works well but can feel overwhelming with too many options and cluttered design.
- ⚠️ Dated visual design
- ⚠️ Slower load times
- ✅ Mobile works (not optimal)
- ⚠️ Steep learning curve
Winner: pokemy.site — Significantly better user experience. Modern, clean interface that clients and team members can understand without training.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose pokemy.site if:
- You want a modern, clean interface that's easy to use
- You need faster checks (30 seconds vs 1 minute)
- You value simplicity over feature overload
- You're monitoring 3-20 professional websites
- You're an agency and want clean client reporting
- You prefer supporting a new, focused platform
Choose UptimeRobot if:
- You need to monitor 50+ sites on the free plan
- Budget is extremely tight ($1.50/month difference matters)
- You need advanced integrations (Slack, PagerDuty, etc.)
- You're a hobbyist with many small personal projects
- You need SMS alerts (pokemy coming soon)
- You prefer established platforms (UptimeRobot since 2010)
Our Honest Recommendation
For Serious Businesses:
Choose pokemy.site. The better UX, faster checks (30s vs 1min), and cleaner interface make it worth the extra $1.50/month. Your time is valuable—a modern dashboard saves hours.
For Hobbyists with 50+ Sites:
Choose UptimeRobot. The free plan's 50 monitors can't be beaten if budget is your primary concern and you're monitoring many small personal projects.
For Agencies:
Choose pokemy.site. Client reporting is significantly easier with the clean, modern dashboard. Clients understand it without explanation, making you look professional.
For Enterprise Teams:
Consider both or explore enterprise solutions. Many teams use multiple monitoring services for redundancy. Neither pokemy.site nor UptimeRobot is truly "enterprise-grade."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pokemy.site really faster than UptimeRobot?
Yes. Professional plans check every 30 seconds vs UptimeRobot's 1 minute. This means you detect downtime twice as fast, crucial for minimizing impact on customers.
Why does UptimeRobot offer 50 free sites vs pokemy's 3?
UptimeRobot's free plan is designed for hobbyists with many small projects. pokemy.site focuses on serious businesses with fewer sites but better features—faster checks, cleaner UI, and better SSL monitoring.
Can I migrate from UptimeRobot to pokemy.site?
Yes! Simply add your websites to pokemy.site (takes 2 minutes per site). You can run both services in parallel during transition to ensure no monitoring gaps.
Which is better for agencies managing client sites?
pokemy.site. The cleaner interface makes client reporting much easier, and faster 30-second checks show you're providing premium service. Clients can understand the dashboard without training.
Does pokemy.site have integrations like UptimeRobot?
Currently pokemy.site focuses on email alerts with webhook support. UptimeRobot has more integrations (Slack, PagerDuty, etc.). This is a trade-off for our simpler, cleaner interface.
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