Is PingZen better than HetrixTools for uptime monitoring?

Yes, for pure uptime monitoring. PingZen offers more protocols (22 vs 5), up to 55 free monitors, and 1-minute intervals. HetrixTools is better for blacklist/DNSBL monitoring.

Does HetrixTools have a free tier?

Yes. HetrixTools offers 15 free monitors with 1-minute intervals and 32 blacklist monitors. PingZen offers up to 55 monitors with 1-minute intervals.

Can PingZen monitor IP blacklists like HetrixTools?

PingZen includes DNSBL monitoring as one of its 23 protocols. However, HetrixTools checks 180+ blacklists with dedicated tools and is more comprehensive for IP reputation.

Does HetrixTools support WebSocket and gRPC?

No. HetrixTools supports HTTP, TCP, Ping, DNS, and port monitoring. PingZen adds WebSocket, gRPC, WHOIS, SMTP, and 13 more protocols.

PingZen vs HetrixTools: Which Monitoring Tool is Better?

HetrixTools combines uptime monitoring with blacklist (DNSBL) monitoring and server resource tracking. Known for its free tier with 15 monitors and unique blacklist scanning capabilities.

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Quick Comparison

Best Value

PingZen

Price: Free forever
Intervals: 1 minute
Protocols: 23 protocols
Alerts: 3 channels

HetrixTools

Price: Free / $5-25/month
Intervals: 1 min free / 30s paid
Protocols: 5 protocols
Alerts: 8 channels

Feature Comparison

Feature Comparison
Feature	PingZen	HetrixTools
HTTP/HTTPS monitoring
TCP monitoring
ICMP Ping
DNS monitoring
SSL certificate monitoring
WebSocket (WS/WSS)
gRPC monitoring
Blacklist/DNSBL monitoring HetrixTools checks 180+ blacklists
Server resource monitoring CPU, RAM, disk via agent
Heartbeat/cron monitoring Monitor cron jobs — your service pings PingZen to confirm it ran
Telegram alerts
Slack integration
Discord webhooks
WhatsApp alerts
Public status pages
Free tier monitors	Up to 55	15 monitors
Free tier interval	1 minute	1 minute