Healthchecks.io Free Tier 2026 stable

Subtypes in Monitoring: cron_monitor — waits for a scheduled job to check in and alerts on the absence of the check-in rather than on a failure it observed. We read that on 2026-09-01 from https://healthchecks.io/pricing/, where it says: “Fully Managed, Worry-Free Cron Job Monitoring Service” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 6 alternatives. Verified August 2026. Last updated 2026-08-25.

Healthchecks.io's free tier offers Cron job and scheduled task monitoring — 20 monitors, 100 log entries per job, email/webhook/Slack/Telegram alerts, API . It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded. Best for monitoring workloads — 6 alternatives available.

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2026-08-25

Free Tier Details

Cron job and scheduled task monitoring — 20 monitors, 100 log entries per job, email/webhook/Slack/Telegram alerts, API access. Also free for open-source projects (Business plan)

How Healthchecks.io Compares

Service Free Tier Stability
Healthchecks.io Free stable
OnlineOrNot Free stable
Sentry Developer stable
sitesure.net Free source unconfirmed

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When You'll Outgrow Healthchecks.io's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for Healthchecks.io. This is a good sign — stable pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healthchecks.io free?
Yes, Healthchecks.io offers a free tier: Free. Cron job and scheduled task monitoring — 20 monitors, 100 log entries per job, email/webhook/Slack/Telegram alerts, API access. Also free for open-source projects (Business plan)
What is Healthchecks.io's free tier?
Healthchecks.io's free tier is called "Free". Cron job and scheduled task monitoring — 20 monitors, 100 log entries per job, email/webhook/Slack/Telegram alerts, API access. Also free for open-source projects (Business plan)
Is Healthchecks.io's free tier reliable?
Healthchecks.io's free tier is considered stable.
Is Healthchecks.io's free tier good for production?
Healthchecks.io's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Cron job and scheduled task monitoring — 20 monitors, 100 log entries per job, email/webhook/Slack/Telegram alerts, API , so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Healthchecks.io's pricing?
No, Healthchecks.io has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
What are the best free alternatives to Healthchecks.io?
The top free alternatives to Healthchecks.io in Monitoring include OnlineOrNot (Free), Sentry (Developer), sitesure.net (Free), Cronitor (Hacker), Pulsetic (Free). See all 6 alternatives above.
When will I outgrow Healthchecks.io's free tier?
When your usage exceeds the free tier limits, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Healthchecks.io in?
Healthchecks.io is categorized under Monitoring on AgentDeals. Other vendors in Monitoring include OnlineOrNot, Sentry, sitesure.net, Cronitor, Pulsetic.

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