Comparison

Clesk Uptime.Or UptimeRobot?

UptimeRobot is an established monitoring tool with a generous free plan. Clesk Uptime focuses on different priorities: a German provider with German servers, VAT-inclusive pricing and cryptographically signed check logs. Here is the factual comparison.

The comparison at a glance

Details about UptimeRobot: as of July 2026, based on publicly available vendor information. Please verify there.

Comparison
Clesk Uptime
UptimeRobot
Free plan
Clesk Uptime3 monitors, 5-minute checks, 1 public status page, commercial use allowed
UptimeRobot50 monitors, 5-minute checks, 1 status page; "good for hobby projects" per the vendor
Paid entry
Clesk UptimePro: €79 per year incl. 19% VAT (20 monitors)
UptimeRobotSolo: €9/month billed yearly (€108/year), €10/month billed monthly; 10 to 50 monitors
Fastest check interval
Clesk Uptime60 seconds (Pro/Business)
UptimeRobot60 seconds (Solo/Team), 30 seconds on Enterprise
Server location
Clesk UptimeGermany (Hetzner data center)
UptimeRobotGlobally distributed probes; no Germany commitment on the pricing page
Provider and contract
Clesk UptimeGerman provider, German terms and support, prices include VAT
UptimeRobotInternational provider; whether VAT is included only shows at checkout
Signed check logs
Clesk UptimeYes: every check is logged and cryptographically signed (verifiable offline)
UptimeRobotNo
Alert channels
Clesk UptimeEmail; Pro adds Slack, Discord and webhooks
UptimeRobotEmail and integrations (limited on Free), SMS/voice on paid plans
Status pages
Clesk UptimePublic on Free; private and password-protected on Pro
UptimeRobot1 (Free), 3 (Solo), 100 (Team)
Cron job / heartbeat monitoring
Clesk UptimeIncluded in Pro
UptimeRobotAvailable (all plans)

When is UptimeRobot the better choice?

  • You need many free monitors for personal, non-commercial projects (50 on the free plan).
  • You want 30-second checks and are ready for the Enterprise plan.
  • You need SMS or voice calls as a first-party alert channel.

When is Clesk Uptime the better choice?

  • Your clients or your data protection officer expect a German provider with servers in Germany.
  • You want proof that checks actually ran: signed, offline-verifiable check logs are something UptimeRobot does not offer.
  • You want predictable pricing: €79 per year with VAT already included.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How hard is switching from UptimeRobot?

A monitor takes less than a minute to set up (name, URL, interval). The three free monitors are enough for a real test; for modest lists you will not miss an import tool.

Does Clesk Uptime check from multiple regions?

Checks run from a German data center, deliberately, so monitoring data stays in Germany. A second European probe location is planned.

Is €79 really the final price?

Yes. All prices include 19% German VAT. There are no hidden extras; additional monitors come in transparent blocks of ten.

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