HookPulse vs Healthchecks.io: cron job monitoring
HookPulse tells you when a backup, an automation or a scheduled task stops checking in, and when it is back.
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Side by side
| Topic | HookPulse | Healthchecks.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 monitors, with their alerts. Extra monitors are free while billing is off; after the 7-day trial, their alerts need a plan. | Hobbyist: $0 a month for 20 jobs and 100 log entries per job.Source, October 16, 2026 |
| Paid plans | Plans add 40, 90 or 490 monitors for 30 days, with no automatic renewal. The price shows when you go past the free plan. | Business $20 a month for 100 jobs; Business Plus $80 a month for 1,000 jobs.Source, October 16, 2026 |
| Schedules | An interval or a cron schedule with your time zone and a delay allowance. | A period in seconds, or a cron schedule with its time zone.Source, October 16, 2026 |
| Phone and SMS | No: alerts go by e-mail or through a connected app. | SMS, WhatsApp and phone call credits in the Business plans.Source, October 16, 2026 |
Questions
How do I move my checks from Healthchecks.io?
Follow the migration guide: export your checks with a read-only API key, turn them into crontab lines, preview the import and create the monitors. Then point each job at its new check-in link.
Can I bring my crontab?
Yes. Send your crontab to the import: it shows one proposed monitor per scheduled line, and it creates nothing until you confirm.
Does HookPulse check websites too?
Yes. It checks a site every 1 to 60 minutes, reads the answer code, a text on the page and the HTTPS certificate date, and alerts you when the site is down and when it is back.