koigrid vs UptimeRobot
Uptime & synthetic monitoring — the API-first alternative to UptimeRobot.
UptimeRobot is popular for simple up/down pings. koigrid Checks does that plus API assertions (latency, body, headers), encrypted auth headers and monitoring-as-code — flat rate and right beside your apps.
| Feature | koigrid | UptimeRobot |
|---|---|---|
| API check with assertions | Status · latency · body · header | Basic (keyword) |
| Auth headers on checks | Yes (encrypted) | Limited |
| Monitoring-as-code (API/CLI) | Native | API available |
| Runs next to your apps/DBs | Yes | No |
| EU data residency | Yes | No |
What koigrid improves
Real assertions
Beyond up/down: latency thresholds, JSON path and header checks.
Protected endpoints
Monitor authenticated routes with encrypted headers.
One platform
Checks sit next to the apps and databases they watch.
Frequently asked questions
Is koigrid cheaper than UptimeRobot?
koigrid is flat-rate with bandwidth included — no per-GB egress or per-request fees. For a comparable setup you usually pay a lot less (see the estimate above).
Can I migrate from UptimeRobot without lock-in?
Yes. koigrid runs on portable primitives — standard PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage and containers — so you can move in (or out) whenever you want.
Is my data hosted in the EU?
Yes. koigrid is EU-hosted (on Hetzner) with data sovereignty by default.
Can I run everything from an API or an AI agent?
Yes — koigrid is API-first and agent-native: every action has an API and a scoped token, with llms.txt and OpenAPI so an LLM can operate it end to end.