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Otterwatch

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Research · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Otterwatch monitors SSL certificate expiry and site reachability with daily checks on the free tier and deeper TLS analysis on Pro. The service emails subscribers when certificates approach expiry or when sites go down, emphasizing plain-text alerts and a calm, no-tracker experience.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Pricing lists Free Forever at $0 for five monitored domains with daily SSL and reachability checks and no credit card
API access
Not confirmed

Is Otterwatch right for you?

A good fit for

Operators and indie developers who want lightweight certificate and uptime monitoring without enterprise NMS complexity.

Before you choose

Free tier caps at five domains with daily checks; Pro adds hourly checks, CT monitoring, and up to 25 domains for $15/month.

Certificate monitoring

Otterwatch watches TLS certificates and reachability, emailing plain-text alerts when sites fail or certificates near expiry.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
SSL snapshotsFree plan includes chain validation, OCSP checks, TLS basics, and certificate-transparency history in each snapshot.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Alert thresholdsFree tier sends expiry alerts at 30, 7, and 1 day plus down/recovered notifications.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Pro depthPro adds CT issuance monitoring, cert change diffs, and hourly checks.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Otterwatch pricing & plans

Free Forever

Free

Pricing card lists Free Forever at $0 with five monitored domains and daily checks.

Domains
Five monitored domains on the free plan
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Is free really forever?

Otterwatch pricing FAQ states the free plan is not a trial and keeps five domains on daily checks without requiring a card.

What does Pro cost?

The pricing FAQ lists Pro at $15 per month, adding CT issuance monitoring, cert change detection, and hourly checks.

What is Otterwatch used for?

Otterwatch monitors SSL certificate expiry and site reachability with daily checks on the free tier and deeper TLS analysis on Pro. The service emails subscribers when certificates approach expiry or when sites go down, emphasizing plain-text alerts and a calm, no-tracker experience.

Does Otterwatch have a free plan?

Pricing lists Free Forever at $0 for five monitored domains with daily SSL and reachability checks and no credit card. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Otterwatch cost?

The listed monthly price is $15.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Otterwatch through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Free tier caps at five domains with daily checks; Pro adds hourly checks, CT monitoring, and up to 25 domains for $15/month.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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