Comparison
MyMonit vs changedetection.io
changedetection.io is open-source change detection you can self-host. MyMonit is fully hosted, writes a plain-language summary of what changed, and watches uptime, SSL and more. It comes down to running it yourself or having it managed.
Free plan, no credit card required.
changedetection.io is a well-liked open-source tool for website change detection. You can self-host it with Docker or use their hosted plan, which appeals to technical, privacy-conscious users who want full control. MyMonit takes the opposite approach: nothing to install or maintain. It runs in the cloud, tells you what changed in plain words, and covers uptime, SSL, DNS, APIs and status pages alongside page changes.
| MyMonit | changedetection.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Hosted, nothing to install or maintain | Self-host with Docker, or use their hosted plan |
| When a page changes | A plain-language summary of what changed, plus the before and after | A text diff of the change |
| Beyond page changes | Uptime, keyword, SSL, DNS, API, port and cron heartbeat | Focused on page change detection |
| Public status page | Included | Not a focus |
| Maintenance | None, we run it for you | You maintain the instance if self-hosting |
| Free plan | 5 monitors, no credit card | Open source and free to self-host |
Features and pricing change over time. Check the latest on the changedetection.io website.
Which one is right for you
Choose MyMonit when
- You want it managed, with nothing to host or update
- You want a written summary of what changed
- You want uptime, SSL and status pages in one place
changedetection.io may fit you better when
- You specifically want open-source software you can self-host and fully control
- You are happy to run and maintain your own instance
Frequently asked questions
- Is MyMonit a changedetection.io alternative?
- Yes, if you would rather not host and maintain your own monitor. MyMonit is fully managed and adds plain-language alerts, uptime, SSL and status pages. If you want open-source you control end to end, changedetection.io is built for that.
- Can I self-host MyMonit?
- No. MyMonit is a hosted service, so there is nothing for you to run or update. That is the main trade-off versus a self-hosted tool.
- Does MyMonit render JavaScript pages?
- Yes. A browser tier renders the full page before comparing it, so it sees content that loads with JavaScript.
- What does it cost?
- A free plan covers 5 monitors with 15-minute checks. Paid plans check every minute.