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Instatus vs Uptimepage
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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Free plan Web
Uptimepage offers two free plan options and paid tiers with higher monitor limits, faster checks, or longer history. Compare the plan-specific capacity and alert channels against your monitoring needs.
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| Instatus | Uptimepage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $20 a month | Pro: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Uptimepage |
| Website | instatus.com | uptimepage.dev |
| On status page services | #7 of 31 | #11 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
Uptimepage: what it does well
- Free Standard plan includes 20 monitors.
- Checks can run every 60 seconds.
- Monitoring covers five locations.
- Alerts support email, SMS, and webhooks.
What to know first
- Standard is limited to 20 monitors.
- Standard checks every three minutes.
- Pro costs $9 a month.
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