Latency Global vs Dotcom-Monitor

Dotcom-Monitor targets enterprise monitoring at enterprise prices. Latency Global offers 70+ probe locations, network-level diagnostics, and GeoDNS automation starting at $5/month — built for technical teams who need depth without the overhead.

Feature Comparison

A direct comparison of what matters for monitoring decisions.

Feature Latency Global Dotcom-Monitor
Entry-level price $5/month $19.99/month
Global probe locations 70+ (+40 more soon) ~30
Minimum check interval 1 minute 1 minute
HTTP/HTTPS monitoring
Ping (ICMP) monitoring
DNS monitoring
SSL certificate monitoring
Port monitoring
Traceroute
MTR (My Traceroute)
API access All plans Paid plans
Email alerts
Webhook alerts
Slack integration
GeoDNS automation
Data retention 90 days 3 years
Target audience Developers, DevOps, SaaS Enterprise, IT departments

Why Latency Global is a Better Choice

Dotcom-Monitor serves enterprise IT. Latency Global is built for engineers who need actionable data, broad geographic coverage, and straightforward pricing.

True Global Visibility

70+ probe locations across every continent. Monitor from Lagos, Jakarta, and Santiago — not just the usual US/EU data centers. Know exactly how your service performs where your users actually are.

4x Lower Entry Cost

Start at $5/month instead of $20/month. All probe locations included on every plan — no per-location fees. Predictable costs that scale with your actual needs, not enterprise pricing assumptions.

MTR for Root Cause Analysis

Run MTR from any probe location to pinpoint exactly which network hop is causing packet loss or latency. Provide concrete evidence when escalating to your hosting provider or upstream ISP.

GeoDNS Automation

Automatically update DNS records when monitors detect failures. Route traffic away from degraded origins without manual intervention. Native integrations with Cloudflare, Route53, and other DNS providers.

Built for Engineers

Every check includes detailed timing breakdowns: DNS, TCP, TLS, TTFB. Full API access on all plans. No sales calls required. Sign up, configure monitors, get data — without procurement processes.

Who Should Choose Which Tool

Different tools for different contexts.

Choose Dotcom-Monitor if:

  • Your organization requires established vendor trust and compliance certifications
  • You need specialized monitoring like VoIP/SIP or DNS blacklist checks
  • Long-term data retention (3+ years) is a hard requirement
  • Your IT department prefers traditional enterprise software with phone support

Choose Latency Global if:

  • Your users are distributed globally and you need monitoring from 70+ regions
  • You're a startup or SaaS company that needs to manage costs carefully
  • MTR diagnostics are essential for debugging network path issues
  • You want automated DNS failover when outages occur
  • You're an engineer who prefers self-service tools with full API access

More locations. Network diagnostics. Less cost.

70+ probe locations. MTR and traceroute from anywhere. GeoDNS automation for automatic failover. Built for technical teams who need depth, not dashboards.

Start Monitoring for $5/month

5 monitors included • All 70+ locations (+40 more soon) • No contracts