Is UptimeRobot free tier better than Nines free tier?

For raw monitor count, yes — UptimeRobot gives you 50 free monitors versus Nines' 7. However, UptimeRobot's free tier checks every 5 minutes while Nines checks every minute. If catching outages quickly matters, Nines' free tier detects problems up to 5x faster.

Does Nines have a Prometheus integration that UptimeRobot lacks?

Yes. Nines exposes a native /metrics endpoint in Prometheus format on every plan, including Free. You can scrape it directly into Prometheus and visualise uptime data in Grafana alongside your other infrastructure metrics. UptimeRobot has no equivalent — you would need a third-party exporter.

How do the status pages compare?

Both products include status pages. UptimeRobot's free status page is functional but visually basic and requires a paid plan for a custom domain. Nines includes a status page with custom domain support on paid plans, with a cleaner design that better represents your brand to users during incidents.

Can I migrate from UptimeRobot to Nines?

There is no automated migration tool yet. Export your UptimeRobot monitor list and recreate each monitor in Nines manually. For most setups this takes under 30 minutes.

Which has better check region coverage?

Nines offers a curated set of global check regions. UptimeRobot's region selection is more limited on free and lower-paid tiers. If you need checks from specific geographies — particularly outside North America and Western Europe — check the Nines pricing page for the current region list.

Nines vs UptimeRobot: Uptime Monitoring Comparison (2026)

UptimeRobot has a deservedly popular free tier — 50 monitors at 5-minute intervals with 13 million+ monitors tracked globally. If you just need basic uptime pings and your budget is zero, it is hard to beat. Nines is the better fit once you outgrow that baseline: shorter check intervals, more check regions, a native Prometheus /metrics endpoint, higher-quality status pages, and a cleaner API — all included at $9/mo without add-ons.

Last reviewed: 2026-04

Feature Comparison

Feature	Nines	UptimeRobot
Free tier monitors	7 monitors	50 monitors
Minimum check interval (free)	1 min	5 min
Minimum check interval (paid)	30 sec (Pro)	1 min
Check regions	Multiple global regions	Limited region selection
Status pages	Included on all plans	Basic status page included; custom domain requires paid plan
Prometheus /metrics endpoint	Yes — native on all plans	No native Prometheus support
API quality	RESTful, well-documented	Available but dated; limited filtering
UI	Modern, clean dashboard	Functional but dated interface

Pricing Comparison

Tier	Nines	UptimeRobot
Free tier	Free (7 monitors, status page, 1-min interval)	Free (50 monitors, 5-min interval, basic status page)
Entry paid tier	$9/mo Pro (20 monitors, 30-sec interval, Prometheus included)	~$7/mo Solo (50 monitors, 1-min interval, no Prometheus)
Mid tier	$19/mo Business (50 monitors, all features included)	~$15/mo Team (100 monitors, 1-min interval)
Prometheus metrics	Included on all plans	Not available

When to choose UptimeRobot

Choose UptimeRobot when you need basic uptime monitoring at zero cost and the 5-minute check interval is acceptable. With 50 free monitors, it covers a large fleet of endpoints without spending anything. It is also a reasonable choice for simple hobby projects where Prometheus integration and sub-minute intervals are not requirements.

When to choose Nines

Choose Nines when you have outgrown UptimeRobot's free tier or need capabilities it does not offer. Nines checks every minute on the free plan and every 30 seconds on Pro — three to ten times more frequently than UptimeRobot's free tier. The native Prometheus /metrics endpoint plugs directly into Grafana or any existing observability stack without third-party exporters. Status pages on Nines support custom branding and a clean subscriber experience that reflects well on your product. If you care about check region diversity, API quality, or modern tooling, Nines is the better long-term choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UptimeRobot free tier better than Nines free tier?: For raw monitor count, yes — UptimeRobot gives you 50 free monitors versus Nines' 7. However, UptimeRobot's free tier checks every 5 minutes while Nines checks every minute. If catching outages quickly matters, Nines' free tier detects problems up to 5x faster.
Does Nines have a Prometheus integration that UptimeRobot lacks?: Yes. Nines exposes a native /metrics endpoint in Prometheus format on every plan, including Free. You can scrape it directly into Prometheus and visualise uptime data in Grafana alongside your other infrastructure metrics. UptimeRobot has no equivalent — you would need a third-party exporter.
How do the status pages compare?: Both products include status pages. UptimeRobot's free status page is functional but visually basic and requires a paid plan for a custom domain. Nines includes a status page with custom domain support on paid plans, with a cleaner design that better represents your brand to users during incidents.
Can I migrate from UptimeRobot to Nines?: There is no automated migration tool yet. Export your UptimeRobot monitor list and recreate each monitor in Nines manually. For most setups this takes under 30 minutes.
Which has better check region coverage?: Nines offers a curated set of global check regions. UptimeRobot's region selection is more limited on free and lower-paid tiers. If you need checks from specific geographies — particularly outside North America and Western Europe — check the Nines pricing page for the current region list.

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