Uptime vs Better Uptime
Focused monitoring without the complexity
See how Uptime compares to Better Uptime (BetterStack) and find the right fit for your needs.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and Better Uptime stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | Better Uptime |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Status pages | ||
| SSL monitoring | ||
| DNS monitoring | ||
| Content/keyword monitoring | ||
| Native Slack/Discord | ||
| Maintenance windows | ||
| Recovery alerts | ||
| API access | ||
| Alert cooldowns | ||
| Cron Job Monitoring | ||
| Team collaboration | Unlimited | Per-seat pricing |
| Global regions | 9 | Multiple |
| Data retention | 365 days | Varies |
| Pricing model | Usage-based ($5/mo) | Per-responder ($29/mo) |
Why teams are switching to Uptime
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Focused on monitoring
We do one thing and do it well. No feature bloat, no complexity—just reliable uptime monitoring that works.
6x more affordable
Start at $5/mo instead of $29/mo. Our usage-based pricing means you only pay for what you actually use.
No per-seat pricing
Invite your entire team without worrying about escalating costs. Unlimited team members included.
Simple to use
Set up a monitor in under 2 minutes. No complex configuration or DevOps expertise required.
When Better Uptime might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when Better Uptime could be the right choice.
If you need a full observability platform
Better Uptime's broader BetterStack platform offers logs, traces, and APM in one place. Uptime focuses solely on uptime monitoring.
If you need advanced on-call scheduling
Better Uptime includes sophisticated on-call scheduling and escalation policies that we don't offer.
If you want one platform for everything
If consolidating all your monitoring, logging, and incident management tools is a priority, their all-in-one approach may suit you better.
Perfect for teams that already have their stack
If you just need monitoring—not a full observability platform—Uptime is the focused, affordable choice. Great for teams that already use Datadog, Grafana, or other tools for logging and APM.
Real cost comparison
See how much you could save with Uptime for typical monitoring setups.
| Use Case | Better Uptime | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 monitors at 30-min intervals | $29/mo | ~$15/mo | 48% |
| 25 monitors at 60-min intervals | $29/mo | ~$18/mo | 38% |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | $29/mo | ~$36/mo | Per-seat costs add up |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. Better Uptime pricing starts at $29/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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