Comparison

PulseMon vs DIY Monitoring (Custom Scripts + Cron)

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Feature PulseMon DIY Monitoring
Setup time 5 minutes Days to weeks
MQTT support Built-in Custom implementation
HTTP health checks Built-in Custom cron scripts
Alerts (Email + Slack) Included Build & maintain
Fleet dashboard Included Build your own
Maintenance Managed You maintain everything
Starting price Free (5 devices) Server costs + your time

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