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Monitor Types: From UptimeRobot Basics to Watch.Dog Smart Checks

If you're comparing uptimerobot monitor types, see how Watch.Dog layers HTTP, TCP, keyword, SSL, and cron checks into a single free workspace.

By Sarah OcampoCustomer Education Lead•Published November 14, 2025•8 min read

HTTP(S) + keyword

Watch.Dog supports everything you expect from UptimeRobot monitor types plus body validation, JSONPath assertions, and response timing budgets.

Use tags to connect requests to services, features, and customer tiers so runbooks trigger automatically.

Included monitors

Layer TCP, UDP, and ICMP monitors to cover databases, VPN gateways, or IoT fleets.

The cron/heartbeat type confirms background jobs, queue workers, and IoT devices are still alive.

We moved 42 uptimerobot monitor types into Watch.Dog in under an hour.
Sarah Ocampo

Turn monitors into customer-friendly tiles on your Watch.Dog status page and publish uptime targets to stay accountable.

Dashboards break down availability by tag, owner, and component, so you always know what needs more coverage.

You can manage all these monitor types while staying on the free plan until you exceed 10 active checks.

Deploy monitors, share beautiful status pages, and automate incident narratives with Watch Dog.