cron job monitoring

know when your
crons go silent.

dead-simple monitoring for scheduled tasks.
one curl. instant alerts. nothing else.

start free →how it works
no credit card · 3 free monitors · 30s setup
~/server — bash
# add one line to your cron job
❯ crontab -e
0 */6 * * * /opt/backup.sh && curl -fsS https://ping-guard.com/p/bk7x9m
# if the ping doesn't arrive on time → we alert you
ping received· 2 min ago · 204ms
how it works
three steps. done.
1

create a monitor

name it, set the expected interval and grace period. get a unique ping url.

https://ping-guard.com/p/bk7x9m
2

add to your cron

append a curl to your existing job. no sdk, no agent, no config files.

&& curl -fsS ping-guard.com/p/bk7x9m
3

sleep well

if your job fails, runs late, or just stops — we notify you instantly.

⚠ backup.sh missed → alerted via slack
features
everything you need.
nothing you don't.
instant alerts

email, slack, discord, or any webhook. the second something goes wrong.

ping history

full log of every ping. spot patterns, detect drift, debug timing issues.

team access

invite your team. shared dashboard, shared alerts, shared peace of mind.

zero integration

no sdk. no agent. no config. just curl — the universal integration.

compare
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ping-guard
paid plan
$21/mo
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$7/mo
free monitors
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cron-only focus
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pricing
simple. transparent. fair.
free
$0
forever — no card needed
  • 3 monitors
  • email alerts
  • 24-hour history
  • 5-min check interval
  • slack / discord
  • api access
get started
pro
$7
/month · or $59/year
  • unlimited monitors
  • all alert channels
  • 90-day history
  • 1-min check interval
  • team (5 members)
  • api + status badge
upgrade to pro

stop guessing. start monitoring.

your cron jobs are either running or they're not. know which.

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