Ping-Admin
Ping-Admin: Broad service checks and alert channels, with usage-based pricing that takes comparison. Ranked #24 of 26 in Status Tracking by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Paid; best for teams needing many check types and alert channels.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forTeams needing many check types and alert channels
- Free planNo
- Paid from$50/unit/mo
- Minimum check interval60 sec
- Founded2009
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Monitors web, database, mail, DNS, ping, FTP, and Telnet services
- Alerts can go to email, SMS, phone, messaging apps, RSS, or HTTP
- HTTP checks support redirects, authentication, headers, and text matching
Where it doesn't
- Standard checks are charged per request, with rates varying by check type
- Unlimited costs $50 per task per month, tiered by number of tasks
- The per-request model makes ongoing costs harder to compare
Our verdict on Ping-Admin
Ping-Admin monitors websites and hosted services for system administrators and website owners. Its checks cover HTTP and HTTPS, FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, mail protocols, DNS, ping, and Telnet, with selectable monitoring nodes. Teams that need varied protocol coverage and a choice of alert destinations may find it a fit; those seeking a simple recurring price across checks should weigh its usage-based model carefully.
Monitoring depth is a notable strength. HTTP and HTTPS checks can use HEAD or GET requests, follow redirects, authenticate, send custom headers, and match text. The service also checks SSL certificate validity and expiration, provides uptime counts and public statistics, and offers a website uptime button. Checks can run from once per minute to once per hour. Alerts for outages and recovery can be sent through email, SMS, phone calls, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Viber, Jabber, MAX, RSS, or HTTP requests. An API supports creating, modifying, deleting, and listing checks and retrieving statistics, making it useful for teams that want programmatic check management.
Pricing needs closer attention before a team estimates its monitoring budget. The Standard pay-per-check plan charges per check request, with rates varying by check type; notifications and daily email reports are free. The published plans show an Unlimited option at $50 per task per month, billed monthly, with unlimited check frequency and monitoring locations. Its subscription is tiered by task count, so teams should compare expected task volume and check types rather than treating the per-request starting rate as a flat plan price. Ping-Admin is a stronger match for organizations that value protocol breadth and multiple alert routes; teams prioritizing straightforward recurring pricing may prefer a service with a simpler plan structure.
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Ping-Admin fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $50/unit/mo |
| Minimum check interval | 60 sec |
| Hosted status page | Yes |
| API monitoring | Not verified |
| Alert channels | Email, SMS, phone calls, Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Viber, Jabber, MAX, RSS, HTTP |
| Monitor limit | Not verified |
| Check locations | 189 |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack, Viber, Jabber, MAX … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | ping-admin.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Ping-Admin integrations
Ping-Admin lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Telegram
- Slack
- Viber
- Jabber
- MAX
- RSS
- HTTP callbacks
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