TL;DR: Freshping shuts down March 6, 2026. Here's exactly what to do before then — and why OwlPulse might be your best option if you also need status pages.
The Clock is Ticking
5 days. That's all you have left.
Freshping stops working on March 6, 2026. After that:
- All your monitors go dark
- All your history disappears
- Your sites could be down and you'd have no idea
If you haven't migrated yet, here's your action plan.
Step 1: Export What You Can
Freshping doesn't offer bulk export. You'll need to manually document:
- [ ] URLs you're monitoring (HTTP vs ping vs keyword)
- [ ] Check intervals (1 min? 5 min?)
- [ ] Expected response codes
- [ ] Alert recipients (emails, Slack webhooks)
- [ ] Integration settings
Do this TODAY. Screenshot your dashboard if you have to.
Step 2: Pick Your Replacement
Here's the honest comparison for Freshping users:
| Tool | Free Monitors | Check Frequency | Status Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OwlPulse | 5 | 5-min (1-min pro) | ✅ Included | Devs who need monitoring + status pages |
| UptimeRobot | 50 | 5-min | ✅ Included | Maximum monitors on free tier |
| Pulsetic | ~15 | Varies | ✅ Included | Multi-region needs |
| Better Stack | 0 | 1-min | ✅ Included | Teams needing incident management |
The OwlPulse Edge
Here's what nobody's talking about: Freshping didn't offer status pages.
If you need to communicate uptime to your users, you typically had to buy a separate tool (Cachet, StatusPage.io, etc.).
OwlPulse gives you both:
- ✅ Uptime monitoring (5 free, 1-min checks on Pro)
- ✅ Beautiful status pages (custom domains, embeddable widgets)
- ✅ Commercial use allowed on free tier
For the price of one tool instead of two, it's a solid deal.
Step 3: Migrate to OwlPulse in 10 Minutes
Here's exactly how:
1. Sign Up
2. Add Your Monitors
- Go to "Monitors" → "Add Monitor"
- Enter your URLs (same list you exported in Step 1)
- Set check interval (5-min free, 1-min on Pro)
3. Set Up Alerts
- Connect your email or Slack webhook
- Test with a manual downtime trigger
4. (Optional) Create Your Status Page
- Go to "Status Pages" → "Create Page"
- Choose a template or build custom
- Add your custom domain if you have one
5. Add the Widget to Your Site
- Grab the embed code
- Paste into your site footer
Why Not Just Use UptimeRobot?
UptimeRobot is solid. But if you need status pages, you're looking at:
- UptimeRobot for monitoring
- A separate tool for status pages
- More money, more setup, more things to manage
OwlPulse = one bill, one dashboard, done.
The Bottom Line
March 6 is coming. Don't wait until March 5 to panic.
If you need:
- ✅ Monitoring
- ✅ Status pages
- ✅ A simple setup
If you just need maximum monitors on free tier → UptimeRobot
Either way, move today.
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