Should I use PingZen or Zabbix?

Use PingZen for simple uptime monitoring without server management. Use Zabbix for comprehensive infrastructure monitoring (servers, networks, SNMP devices). Many teams use both.

Yes, Zabbix is open-source and free. However, you need a server to host it and time for setup/maintenance. Enterprise support starts at $2,500/year. PingZen is free SaaS — no server needed.

Can PingZen monitor servers like Zabbix?

PingZen focuses on external uptime monitoring (22 protocols). Zabbix monitors internal server resources (CPU, RAM, disk) via agents. For full infrastructure, Zabbix is more comprehensive.

Does Zabbix support WebSocket and gRPC monitoring?

Not natively. Zabbix can monitor HTTP, TCP, SNMP, JMX, and SSH. WebSocket and gRPC require custom scripts. PingZen supports both protocols out of the box.

PingZen vs Zabbix: SaaS vs Self-Hosted Monitoring

Zabbix is a mature open-source monitoring platform for infrastructure, servers, networks, and applications. Self-hosted with agent-based monitoring. Extremely popular in CIS/Europe with a massive community.

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Quick Comparison

Best Value

PingZen

Price: Free (hosted)
Intervals: 30 seconds
Protocols: 22 protocols
Alerts: 12+ channels

Zabbix

Price: Free (self-hosted)
Intervals: 1 second (custom)
Protocols: HTTP, TCP, SNMP, JMX, SSH
Alerts: 10+ channels

Feature Comparison

Feature Comparison
Feature	PingZen	Zabbix
HTTP/HTTPS monitoring
TCP monitoring
ICMP Ping
DNS monitoring
SSL certificate monitoring
WebSocket monitoring
gRPC monitoring
WHOIS domain expiry
SNMP device monitoring Network switches, routers, printers
Server resources (CPU/RAM/disk) Via Zabbix agent
JMX monitoring Java application monitoring
Telegram alerts
Slack integration
Discord webhooks
Custom scripts
Public status pages
No server setup needed
Self-hosted (no data limits)

Why Choose PingZen

No server setup needed (SaaS)
Easier configuration (no template writing)
WebSocket, gRPC, WHOIS monitoring
Instant alerts (Telegram, Slack, Discord)
Free public status pages
Mobile-friendly dashboard
Updates automatically

When Zabbix is Better

Free self-hosted with no data limits
Full infrastructure monitoring (CPU/RAM/disk/network)
SNMP device monitoring (routers, switches)
Highly customizable with templates
Massive community (especially CIS/Europe)
JMX and custom script monitoring
Historical data retention without limits

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Migration Tip

Zabbix is a powerful open-source platform for full infrastructure. PingZen is a simple SaaS for uptime monitoring without server setup. Many teams use both for different purposes.