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AppStatus vs cState
Both stand on status page software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
AppStatus combines service monitoring, host telemetry, alerting and status pages, with incident analysis and security controls also listed. The free tier offers a way to start, while API access requires Pro or above.
Visit AppStatus Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
cState is a free, open-source option for Markdown-based status pages and operational records. Teams needing monitoring automation should note that it is an optional addition rather than part of the static core.
Visit cStateThe facts
| AppStatus | cState | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | appstatus.io | cstate.uncascade.com |
| On status page software | #1 of 31 | #2 of 31 |
AppStatus: what it does well
- Checks HTTP, API, port and ping from 70 regions
- 12 notification channel types with escalation policies
- Monitors Kubernetes resources and SSL certificates
- Read-only cloud connections
- Free plan includes five monitors and one status page
What to know first
- REST API requires Pro or a higher plan
- Starter price is billed annually
- Free plan limits monitoring to five monitors
cState: what it does well
- Static output requires no database.
- Can be hosted on several services or a user's server.
- Markdown incident updates include audit trail and version control.
- Status data supports JSON, RSS, Atom, and SVG.
- Supports 19+ languages out of the box.
What to know first
- Core product is static; monitoring automation is optional.
- API is read-only.
- cState Kit is paid, with no price stated.
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