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.