Side by side
Instatus vs Status.io
Both stand on status page services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Instatus combines service checks, incident coordination, and customizable status pages, with a free Starter tier and paid options. Teams handling sensitive data should note that live database data is not encrypted at rest and the SOC audit is incomplete.
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Status.io focuses on publishing service status and communicating incidents or maintenance to subscribers. Its paid monthly plans provide graduated options, while teams must budget at least $79/mo.
Visit Status.ioThe facts
| Instatus | Status.io | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $20 a month | Basic: $79 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Status.io |
| Website | instatus.com | status.io |
| On status page services | #7 of 31 | #27 of 31 |
Instatus: what it does well
- Checks websites, APIs, hosts, ports, and DNS records
- Monitoring checks run from four regions
- Supports public, private, and select-audience pages
- Free Starter plan includes 15 monitors
- Offers incident collaboration and on-call schedules
What to know first
- Live database data is not encrypted at rest
- Instatus has not completed an SOC audit
- Pro costs $20 a month
Status.io: what it does well
- Custom domains supported
- Private status pages available
- Incident updates and maintenance scheduling
- Multi-channel subscriber options
- Four monthly plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $79/mo
- Enterprise costs $999 a month
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