Host-Tracker Alternatives 2026
Host-Tracker.com has been a Ukrainian monitoring provider since 2010, popular in Runet. During 2022-2024 it migrated infrastructure, lost RU locations, and shrunk the free plan to 1 monitor/5 min. Alternatives with RU servers and UI: Enterno.io (free 5 monitors, Pro ₽490), UptimeRobot (US-centric), Yandex Cloud Monitoring (own services only).
Below: competitor overview, feature-by-feature comparison, when Enterno.io wins, FAQ.
About the Competitor
Host-Tracker founded in Ukraine in 2010. Flagship: 140+ global monitoring nodes, SSL expiry alerts, blacklist check. Post-2022 lost Russian nodes. Free plan: 1 monitor, 5 min interval. Pro from $9.99/mo for 30 monitors.
Enterno.io vs Competitor — Feature Comparison
| Feature | Enterno.io | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ✅ | ✅ |
| Russia monitoring nodes | ✅ (msk/spb) | ❌ (since 2022) |
| Free plan monitor count | 5 | 1 |
| Min interval (free) | 5 min | 5 min |
| Min interval (Pro) | 1 min | 1 min |
| Telegram alerts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Ruble billing | ✅ | ❌ |
| RU UI | ✅ | ✅ (partial) |
When to Pick Enterno.io
- You are in RU and need ruble billing without VPN
- You need Russian monitoring nodes
- Free tier at 5 monitors vs 1 on HT
- If Host-Tracker works for you and you have history — do not migrate without a reason
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Host-Tracker lose RU nodes?
Since 2022 Ukrainian providers restricted routing into Russia. Host-Tracker is a Ukrainian provider and cannot keep RU nodes without contentious workarounds.
How do I migrate monitors from Host-Tracker?
Export monitors via Pro API → convert JSON → import to Enterno.io via /api/v4/monitors. Sample script available from support.
Does Enterno.io cover the same check types?
Yes: HTTP, HTTPS, ping, TCP, SSL expiry, DNS, keyword match, blacklist. Plus: RUM, heartbeat, cron monitoring (missing in Host-Tracker).
Any alternatives for Western projects?
UptimeRobot (50 free), Pingdom, Better Stack, Datadog Synthetics. See our <a href="/en/s/alternatives-uptimerobot">UptimeRobot review</a>.