OneTimeSuite Blog · 2026

How to Switch from Cronitor to Pingcron (Step-by-Step)

Switching from Cronitor to Pingcron is mostly a matter of following the same three steps every OneTimeSuite app uses — buy once, deploy or install, bring your workflow over.

Step 1: Buy once on Whop

One-time $29 for the packaged 1-click Windows installer with lifetime updates — no terminal required.

Step 2: Run it anywhere

Desktop app for personal use, or docker compose up on a $5 VPS. One process, one SQLite file — back up one file and you've backed up everything.

Step 3: Add one line to your crontab

Append && curl -fsS https://your-host/ping/TOKEN to any job. The moment a ping is late or missing, you get alerted.

What to expect during the switch

Pingcron covers the same core workflow as Cronitor, so most people are productive within the first session — see the full feature list and FAQ on the product page before you commit.

Why make the switch at all

Cronitor runs $10/mo, forever. Pingcron is $29, once. Cronitor charges $360 over three years. Pingcron is $29, once — it pays for itself in 3 months.

Try Pingcron — $29, once

Your jobs ping a URL when they run — Pingcron alerts you when a ping is late or missing.