PingZen vs NodePing: Free 22-Protocol Monitoring vs 30+ Check Types
NodePing is a US-based monitoring service (since 2011) offering 30+ check types including HTTP, DNS, SMTP, IMAP, POP3, SSH, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, SIP, and more. All plans include unlimited international SMS and voice call alerts. Plans start at $8/month.
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Quick Comparison
- Price
- Free forever
- Intervals
- 30 seconds
- Protocols
- 22 protocols
- Alerts
- 12+ channels
- Price
- From $8/month
- Intervals
- 15 seconds
- Protocols
- 30+ check types
- Alerts
- Unlimited SMS, voice, Slack, Telegram
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PingZen | NodePing |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP/HTTPS monitoring | ||
| TCP port monitoring | ||
| Ping (ICMP) | ||
| DNS monitoring | ||
| SSL certificate monitoring | ||
| SMTP monitoring | ||
| IMAP/POP3 monitoring | ||
| FTP monitoring | ||
| WebSocket monitoring | ||
| WHOIS/RDAP monitoring | ||
| SIP/VoIP monitoring | ||
| MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB | ||
| Redis monitoring | ||
| SSH/RDP monitoring | ||
| SNMP monitoring | ||
| gRPC monitoring | ||
| DNSBL monitoring RBL checks | ||
| Unlimited SMS alerts | ||
| Voice call alerts | ||
| Telegram alerts | ||
| Public status pages | ||
| Incident management |
Why Choose PingZen
- Free forever with unlimited monitors vs $8/month minimum
- Public incident management with timeline and updates
- gRPC monitoring protocol
- Real-time WebSocket dashboard with live updates
- Team workspaces with role-based access control
- Simpler setup — no monitor limits on free plan
When NodePing is Better
- 30+ check types — database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), SIP, SSH, SNMP
- Unlimited international SMS and voice call alerts on all plans
- 15-second check intervals (vs 30s)
- PUSH checks for internal network monitoring behind firewalls
- 13+ years of production reliability
- Database connectivity monitoring (PingZen does protocol-level only)
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Migration Tip
NodePing is excellent for teams needing database monitoring (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis) and unlimited SMS/voice alerts. PingZen is better if you need free unlimited monitors, incident management, and a modern real-time dashboard.
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