Last updated: March 2026
| Feature | CronPulse | Healthchecks.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free monitors | 20 | 20 |
| Email alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Webhook alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Telegram alerts | Built-in | Via integrations |
| Ping log retention (free) | 30 days | 100 entries/job |
| Self-hosted option | Coming soon | Yes (BSD license) |
| Paid plans from | $5/mo (planned) | $5/mo |
| Setup time | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Open source | No | Yes |
CronPulse gives you 20 free monitors with email, Slack, webhook, and Telegram alerts out of the box. No credit card, no trial expiration. Set up in 30 seconds — just add a curl to your crontab.
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