Best for HostRepute
Teams that need uptime checks, hosted status pages, SNDS, Postmaster, MCP, and observability around blacklist monitoring in the same workspace.
HetrixTools Alternative
Blacklist monitoring with reputation depth
HetrixTools is loved for its generous free tier and uptime + blacklist combo. HostRepute pairs HTTP/TCP uptime checks and hosted status pages with deeper reputation operations: SNDS, Google Postmaster, scoped MCP access, Prometheus metrics, and AI incident summaries.
Live coverage
What HostRepute checks for you, on the live source database
Compare HostRepute against HetrixTools on the same factual basis. The numbers below come straight from our live source catalogue and update automatically.
- Active blacklist sources
- 80+
- IP and domain reputation lists checked on every scheduled run.
- Distinct provider systems
- 35+
- Independent operators behind the lists, including Spamhaus, SURBL, Abusix.
- Alert channels
- 5+
- Email, Slack, Telegram, Discord, PagerDuty, Pushover, signed webhooks.
Honest fit
Pick the tool that fits the job you actually have
We don't pretend to win on every axis. Use this guide to decide where HostRepute is the better fit and where HetrixTools still makes sense.
Best for HetrixTools
Teams that primarily want a generous uptime + blacklist combo with a built-in reseller / white-label tier today.
At a glance
HostRepute vs HetrixTools — capability map
Cells marked Roadmap are commitments, not claims. Each links to the public roadmap so you can see when it ships.
| Capability | HostRepute | HetrixTools |
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| Active blacklist sources Public-facing sources from the live HostRepute catalogue. | Yes: Yes 83 active sources / 39 distinct providers (live count, updated automatically) | Yes: Yes Approximately 140 sources advertised |
| Free tier generosity | Limited support: Limited 1 monitored host on the Free tier with 48-hour cadence | Yes: Yes Free plan advertises 32 blacklist monitors, 15 uptime monitors, and 1-hour monitoring frequency (verified May 23, 2026). |
| Uptime / HTTP / Port monitoring | Yes: Yes HTTP(S) and TCP uptime monitors with plan-based check intervals | Yes: Yes Flagship combo with blacklist monitoring |
| Microsoft SNDS native integration | Yes: Yes Outlook IP reputation, complaint, spam-trap data on Pro+ | Not available: No Not part of the product |
| Google Postmaster Tools integration | Yes: Yes Spam rate, auth, delivery error, compliance on Pro+ | Not available: No Not part of the product |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes: Yes Scoped mcp:use tokens for hosts, alerts, history, SNDS, Postmaster | Not available: No Not part of the product |
| Prometheus metrics export | Yes: Yes Built in on Business+ for ops dashboards | Not available: No Not part of the product |
| AI incident summaries | Yes: Yes Available on Business+ to speed incident reviews | Not available: No Not part of the product |
| Alert channels | Yes: Yes 5+ alert channels including HMAC-signed custom webhooks | Yes: Yes Comparable channel coverage including signed webhooks |
| Reseller / white-label tier | On the roadmap: Roadmap Q3 Agency / white-label ships in Tier 2 | Yes: Yes Reseller plan available today |
| Hosted public status pages | Yes: Yes Business+ hosted pages with branding, incidents, and subscriber emails | Yes: Yes Hosted status pages included |
| Granular team RBAC | Yes: Yes Owner, Admin, Manager, Developer, Viewer roles | Limited support: Limited Limited role granularity |
Where HetrixTools still has the edge
What HostRepute does not do yet
Honest gaps, listed up front. Each one is in the public roadmap with a quarterly target so you can plan around it.
See the full feature catalogue-
No reseller / white-label tier yet
Roadmap Q3Agencies that need branded reports, sub-team management, and aggregated billing today should pick HetrixTools. The HostRepute agency tier remains on the roadmap.
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Smaller free uptime tier
Available nowHostRepute includes one free uptime monitor and scales uptime checks on paid plans. HetrixTools is still more generous for free uptime-only usage.
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Status pages start on Business+
Available nowHostRepute includes hosted status pages on Business and Enterprise plans, with public URLs and email subscribe support.
Switching from HetrixTools
Three steps to move your monitoring
Most teams complete the switch in under thirty minutes. No long-term contract, no setup fees, no proprietary lock-in on the source side.
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Create your free HostRepute account
Free tier covers one monitored host. Pro at $12 per month covers 20 hosts with 24-hour cadence, SNDS, Postmaster, and 5 deliverability profiles.
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Move your blacklist monitors
Bulk import the same hostnames you watch in HetrixTools. HostRepute will start scheduled blacklist checks immediately and keep history per host.
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Layer the reputation context
Connect Microsoft SNDS and Google Postmaster, then point your alert destinations at Slack, PagerDuty, or HMAC-signed webhooks. Pair with Prometheus on Business+ for ops dashboards.
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Switching to HostRepute from HetrixTools
Is HostRepute a real HetrixTools alternative?
Yes for blacklist monitoring with uptime checks, hosted status pages, and reputation depth across SNDS, Google Postmaster, MCP, Prometheus, and AI incident summaries. HetrixTools still wins for reseller / white-label workflows today.
Does HostRepute include uptime monitoring?
Yes. HostRepute includes HTTP(S) and TCP uptime monitoring with plan-based check intervals, plus hosted status pages on Business and Enterprise plans.
How many blacklist sources does HostRepute monitor?
HostRepute currently monitors 83 active blacklist sources from 39 distinct providers. The number is pulled from the live source database and updates as we add or retire lists.
Does HostRepute integrate with Microsoft SNDS and Google Postmaster?
Yes. SNDS and Postmaster are first-party integrations on Professional plans and above. Neither is available in HetrixTools today.
Is there an agency / reseller plan?
Not yet. Agencies that need branded reports, white-label workflows, and aggregated billing today should pick HetrixTools. The HostRepute agency tier remains on the roadmap.