Pingdom
Enterprise-grade website performance and uptime monitoring by SolarWinds
The Verdict
Pingdom (by SolarWinds) is one of the most established uptime and performance monitoring tools on the market, trusted by enterprises and agencies worldwide. It offers HTTP/HTTPS checks, real user monitoring (RUM), and synthetic transaction monitoring from 100+ global probe locations. Pingdom is part...
Pros
- Excellent performance and RUM data
- 100+ global monitoring locations
- Real user monitoring included
Cons
- - No free plan available
- - Pricier than newer competitors
- - UI feels slightly dated
Our Rating
About Pingdom
Pingdom (by SolarWinds) is one of the most established uptime and performance monitoring tools on the market, trusted by enterprises and agencies worldwide. It offers HTTP/HTTPS checks, real user monitoring (RUM), and synthetic transaction monitoring from 100+ global probe locations. Pingdom is particularly strong for performance monitoring — it not only tells you when your site is down but tracks page load times, Web Core Vitals, and user experience metrics over time.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Excellent performance and RUM data
- 100+ global monitoring locations
- Real user monitoring included
- Trusted enterprise-grade infrastructure
Cons
- No free plan available
- Pricier than newer competitors
- UI feels slightly dated
Best For
Not Recommended For
FAQ
Is Pingdom free?
Pingdom offers different pricing plans. Check the pricing section above for current free plan and trial availability.
What is Pingdom best for?
Pingdom is a leading Uptime Monitoring tool. See the "Best For" section above for specific use cases.
How does Pingdom compare to alternatives?
We have detailed comparisons of Pingdom against its top competitors. See the comparison links below.