Uptime vs StatusCake
Modern monitoring. Fresh approach.
Modern monitoring with a fresh approach. See how Uptime compares to StatusCake.
Feature by feature
See how Uptime and StatusCake stack up across key features.
| Feature | Uptime | StatusCake |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Limited by plan |
| Global regions | 9 | Multiple |
| Data retention | 365 days | Varies by plan |
| Pricing model | Usage-based ($5/mo) | Tiered ($20/mo) |
Why teams are switching to Uptime
See why teams are making the switch to simpler, more affordable monitoring.
Modern, intuitive interface
Clean, fast dashboard built for developers. Visual heatmaps, streamlined workflows, and a UI that gets out of your way.
4x more affordable entry
Start at just $5/mo compared to StatusCake's $20/mo. Usage-based pricing means you only pay for what you use.
Longer data retention included
365 days of data retention included on all plans. StatusCake's retention varies by plan tier.
Unlimited team members
Invite your whole team at no extra cost. No per-seat pricing or team limits based on your plan.
When StatusCake might be better
We believe in being transparent. Here's when StatusCake could be the right choice.
If you need page speed monitoring
StatusCake offers page speed monitoring to track load times and performance metrics. Uptime focuses on uptime monitoring and doesn't include page speed analysis.
If you need server resource monitoring
StatusCake provides server monitoring to track CPU, memory, and disk usage. If you need infrastructure-level monitoring alongside uptime checks, StatusCake has you covered.
If you prefer a traditional UI
StatusCake has a more traditional, feature-dense interface. If you prefer that style over modern minimalist design, StatusCake might feel more familiar.
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 | StatusCake | Uptime | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 monitors at 30-min intervals | $20/mo | ~$15/mo | 25% |
| 25 monitors at 60-min intervals | $20/mo | ~$18/mo | 10% |
| 50 monitors at 60-min intervals | $66/mo | ~$36/mo | 45% |
* Estimates based on typical usage patterns. StatusCake pricing starts at $20/mo. Actual costs may vary.
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