Dead Man's Snitch Alternative
Dead Man's Snitch popularized friendly dead man's switch UX. CronCraft competes on more free jobs (10 vs a single free snitch on DMS at time of writing), dependency chains on Pro, and self-hosting.
Table compare: CronCraft vs Dead Man's Snitch.
Quick comparison
| Feature | CronCraft | Dead Man's Snitch |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10 jobs | 1 snitch (check current site) |
| Self-host | Docker AGPL | No |
| Slack | Pro+ | Paid plans |
| Branding / UX | Terminal-inspired dev UI | Strong product voice |
Where DMS wins
Brand recognition and a ruthlessly simple story for non-infra buyers.
Heartbeat URL model matches what you already curl.
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