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BlackTide vs UptimeRobot

If you monitor Web3 infrastructure, UptimeRobot ($7) leaves you blind to blockchain data. Adding Alchemy ($49) = $56/mo. BlackTide gives you UptimeRobot uptime + native Web3 monitoring (24 chains) + AI SRE Agent for $19/mo.

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24 chainsEVM + Cosmos + Cardano
$19/moFull Web3 stack
AI SRE AgentDetect & fix incidents

Everything UptimeRobot does, plus native Web3 monitoring and AI incident response

BlackTide vs UptimeRobot

Feature-by-feature comparison for uptime monitoring teams

FeatureBlackTideUptimeRobot
core
HTTP / API MonitoringYesYes
TCP / Port MonitoringYesYes
DNS MonitoringYesYes
TLS/SSL Certificate ChecksYesYes
Heartbeat / Cron MonitoringYesYes
web3
Web3 RPC MonitoringYesNo
Smart Contract EventsYesNo
Gas Price Monitoring (8 EVM chains)YesNo
Whale Wallet TrackingYesNo
DeFi Protocol Health (TVL, APY)YesNo
Cosmos SDK + Cardano SupportYesNo
incident
Incident ManagementYesBasic
Public Status PagesYesYes
AI SRE AgentYesNo
pricing
Free Tier5 monitors50 monitors
Starting Price$19/mo (50 monitors)$7/mo
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Which tool is right for you?

An honest look at where each tool shines.

Choose BlackTide if…

  • You monitor blockchain infrastructure alongside traditional APIs
  • You need smart contract event monitoring
  • You want incident management and on-call scheduling built in
  • You want an AI SRE Agent for autonomous incident response
  • You need Cosmos SDK, Cardano, or Midnight chain support

Choose UptimeRobot if…

  • You only need simple HTTP/TCP/DNS uptime checks with no Web3
  • You want the most generous free tier (50 monitors vs 5)
  • Budget is the primary constraint (UptimeRobot is $7/mo)

Pricing comparison

BlackTide vs UptimeRobot - what you get at each tier.

TierBlackTideUptimeRobot
Free5 monitors + 7-day history50 monitors (limited features)
Starter$19/mo - 50 monitors + Web3$7/mo - 50 monitors (no Web3)
Pro$49/mo - unlimited + AI Agent$20/mo - 100 monitors (no Web3)

Add Web3 monitoring for the same price as UptimeRobot Pro

Frequently asked questions

Does BlackTide do everything UptimeRobot does?
Yes. BlackTide covers all UptimeRobot check types: HTTP/HTTPS, TCP, DNS, SSL certificate, and heartbeat (cron) monitoring. BlackTide adds Web3 monitoring (smart contracts, gas, DeFi), incident management, and an AI SRE Agent on top.
Is BlackTide more expensive than UptimeRobot?
UptimeRobot starts at $7/mo for 50 monitors. BlackTide starts at $19/mo for 50 monitors plus Web3 monitoring. If you currently use UptimeRobot + any Web3 monitoring tool (Tenderly, Alchemy Notify), BlackTide is almost certainly cheaper combined.
Does BlackTide have as many free monitors as UptimeRobot?
UptimeRobot's free tier includes 50 monitors with 5-minute intervals. BlackTide's free tier includes 5 monitors with 5-minute intervals. If you only need traditional uptime monitoring and the free tier is sufficient, UptimeRobot is a better free option. BlackTide's free tier is designed for teams evaluating both uptime and Web3 monitoring.
Can I import my UptimeRobot monitors into BlackTide?
Yes. BlackTide's setup wizard supports importing monitor configurations from CSV. For UptimeRobot, export your monitor list and import it into BlackTide - most configurations map directly.
How do check intervals compare?
UptimeRobot checks every 5 minutes on the free plan and every 1 minute on paid plans. BlackTide checks every 5 minutes on the free plan, every 30 seconds on Pro, and every 10 seconds on Enterprise.

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