Freshworks just killed Freshping with no migration tool. If you're scrambling to find a replacement before March 6, here's what you need to know.
The Problem
Freshping offered 50 free monitors with 1-minute checks — a solid free tier that's now disappearing. Most alternatives charge per check rather than per monitor, which gets expensive fast if you're monitoring multiple endpoints.
Your Main Options
1. OwlPulse (Full Disclosure: We Built This)
- Free tier: 5 monitors, 5-minute checks
- Pro: $9/mo for 25 monitors, 1-minute checks
- Good for: Developers who want a simple API and no-bloat monitoring
- Note: Commercial use allowed on free tier
2. Pulsetic
- Free tier: 15 probe locations, commercial use
- Good for: Teams needing multi-region checks
- **Mentioned by several folks in the Freshping threads
3. UptimeObserver
- Newer player with EU/US regions
- Worth watching as they expand
4. UptimeRobot
- The old standby — but their free tier is more limited than Freshping used to be
What to Look For in a Replacement
Before you migrate, check these:
- Probe locations — More regions = better outage detection
- Check frequency — 1min vs 5min matters for SLA reporting
- Export capability — Make sure you can export your config
- API access — Managing monitors via code > clicking dashboards
- Commercial use — Many free tiers don't allow commercial use
The Migration Clock
You've got until March 6. Export your monitor list now, evaluate these options, and pick one before Freshping pulls the plug.
Good luck with the migration!
If you're looking for simple, no-BS uptime monitoring, check out OwlPulse — free for commercial use, 1-minute checks, instant alerts.
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