Pingdom pioneered uptime monitoring. But it's 2026 - here's how the landscape has changed.
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Pingdom (now part of SolarWinds) is one of the original uptime monitoring tools, launched in 2007. They offer:
They've been around for 18+ years and are trusted by enterprises worldwide.
The pricing model tells the whole story
Modular Pricing:
All-Inclusive Pricing:
Bottom line: Pingdom's à la carte pricing made sense in 2010. Today, you shouldn't pay separately for each monitoring type.
See exactly how they stack up
| Feature | PerkyDash | Pingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | €9.99/mo | $15/mo (synthetic only) |
| All features included | Separate pricing | |
| Free tier | 14-day trial | Free trial |
| Uptime Monitoring | ||
| HTTP/HTTPS | ||
| Ping | ||
| TCP Port | ||
| DNS | ||
| SSL monitoring | ||
| Multi-region | ||
| Advanced Monitoring | ||
| API-based flow monitoring | Included | Extra cost |
| Browser-based transaction recording | ||
| Visual diff monitoring | ||
| Page speed analysis | Basic | Advanced |
| Real User Monitoring | ||
| Status Pages | ||
| Public status page | Need Statuspage.io | |
| Emergency status page | Instant, free | |
| Custom domain | N/A | |
| Alerting | ||
| Slack | ||
| SMS | Coming soon | |
| Webhook | ||
| Other | ||
| UI/UX | Modern | Dated |
| White label | Agency plan | |
| AI summaries | ||
How the costs add up
Save $50-80/month
Get similar monitoring coverage with PerkyDash at a fraction of Pingdom's modular pricing cost.
Being honest about where they excel
Easier UI testing with visual recorder. PerkyDash uses API-based monitoring which requires technical setup.
See how actual users experience your site from their devices and locations.
Comprehensive page speed tools with detailed waterfall charts and optimization suggestions.
Pingdom has a long track record of reliable monitoring trusted by large enterprises.
More monitoring locations worldwide for comprehensive geographic coverage.
Integration with other SolarWinds products if you're already in their ecosystem.
Bottom line: If you need browser-based UI testing with visual recording, RUM, or detailed page speed analysis, Pingdom has the edge. For API-based monitoring, most indie makers and small teams will find PerkyDash more cost-effective.
Where we deliver unique value
Everything included in one price, unlike Pingdom's per-feature charges.
Monitor checkout flows, login processes, and user journeys via API without additional cost.
Automatically detect visual regressions and layout changes with screenshot comparisons.
Create public status pages without needing a separate $29+/mo Statuspage.io subscription.
Create an emergency status page during an outage without even having an account.
Clean, modern interface built for 2026, not 2007.
Perfect for agencies managing multiple client sites with branded monitoring.
Get comprehensive monitoring for a fraction of Pingdom's modular pricing.
The right choice depends on your needs
Everything included for €9.99. Pingdom + Statuspage.io would cost $50+.
RUM is Pingdom's strength. PerkyDash doesn't offer this.
Agency plan includes white-label. Pingdom doesn't offer this.
PerkyDash includes unlimited API-based flows. Pingdom charges $10-15/mo per transaction.
Pingdom offers point-and-click recording for browser-based tests.
Established vendor, SolarWinds backing, enterprise support.
Tired of Pingdom's modular pricing adding up? Export your monitor list and recreate them in PerkyDash in under an hour. Most users see 50%+ cost savings with equivalent or better coverage.
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