Open source
healthchecks.io
Watch cron jobs through heartbeat URLs.
What it is
Each scheduled task calls a URL when it finishes successfully. If the ping does not arrive within the expected window, you get an alert: that is how you find out about backups or cron jobs that quietly stopped running.
Best for
Backups and cron jobs that fail without anyone noticing.
What the free plan includes
- 20 checks
- 1 team member
- Alert integrations included
- Self-hostable open source version
Free plans change often. Confirm the limits on the official page before deciding.