Monitoring Features
WatchCron monitors cron jobs, uptime, SSL certificates, open ports, domain expiration dates, and blocklist status. Those six checks tie into multi-channel alerting, public status pages, and incident tracking. Each page below covers setup, configuration, and limitations.
Team Collaboration & Projects
Organize monitors into isolated projects with per-project teams, roles, and alert channels. Invite members as Admin, Member, or Read-only. Free plan included.
Read more →Multi-Channel Monitoring Alerts
Route downtime alerts to Slack, email, SMS, PagerDuty, and 6 more channels. One config covers every monitor type. Free plan includes email and webhooks.
Read more →Cron Job Monitoring
Heartbeat monitoring for cron jobs — detect missed, late, and failing runs instantly. Get alerts via Slack, email, or SMS before users notice.
Read more →Website Uptime Monitoring
Monitor website and API uptime with status code, keyword, and response time checks. Get notified via Slack, email, or SMS the moment something goes down.
Read more →Port & Network Monitoring
Monitor TCP, UDP, DNS, and ICMP services around the clock. Get instant alerts when a database, mail server, or any network service stops responding.
Read more →SSL Certificate Monitoring
Automatic SSL certificate checks across all your sites. Get alerts days before expiry so you never face unexpected certificate errors. Free to start.
Read more →Domain Expiration Monitoring
Track domain expiry dates via WHOIS and get early warnings before renewal lapses. Monitor your entire portfolio with alerts on email, Slack, and more.
Read more →DNS Blocklist Monitoring
Monitor 12+ DNS blocklists in real time. Get instant alerts when your sending IP is listed so you can delist fast and keep emails out of spam. Free to start.
Read more →Public status pages
Host a branded status page showing real-time uptime, cron health, and active incidents. Subscribers get email notifications. Included free on every plan.
Read more →Incident Management
Create incidents, post real-time updates, and notify subscribers via your public status page. Keep customers informed during outages. Free on every plan.
Read more →REST API & Status Badges
Create, update, and pause monitors through a versioned REST API. Embed live status badges in your README or docs. All plans include API access.
Read more →Uptime Reports & PDF Export
View uptime across all monitors in one dashboard. Export PDF or CSV, share a read-only link with clients, and receive weekly digest emails.
Read more →Every monitoring type is available on every plan, including Free. Plans differ by check volume (20 on Free, up to 1,000 on Business), notification channels, and team size. Port and domain monitors are unlimited and never count against check limits. See the pricing page for the full breakdown.