Status Page Comparison

StatusOwl vs Oh Dear

Website monitoring with status pages. But is it worth the price?

Annual cost comparison

Oh Dear

$84

/year minimum

StatusOwl

$12

/year for everything

Save $72/year by switching to StatusOwl

What you get with StatusOwl

Unlimited services
Incident timeline
Email notifications
Custom branding
90-day uptime history
Automated HTTP monitoring
60-second setup
No per-user pricing

All included in the $12/year Pro plan. Free tier available with 1 page and 5 services.

What you get with Oh Dear

Strengths

Affordable entry point
Certificate monitoring
Broken link checker

Drawbacks

Status pages are secondary feature
Limited customization
No free tier

Frequently asked questions

Is StatusOwl a good alternative to Oh Dear?

Yes. StatusOwl provides the core features most teams need — service status, incident timelines, email notifications, and custom branding — at $12/year instead of $7–$49/mo. If you need a simple, reliable status page without enterprise complexity, StatusOwl is a great fit.

Can I migrate from Oh Dear to StatusOwl?

StatusOwl is designed for quick setup. Create your page, add your services, and share the new URL with your customers. Most teams are up and running in under 5 minutes.

What does StatusOwl cost?

StatusOwl has a free tier (1 page, 5 services) and a Pro plan at $12/year for unlimited pages, services, and features. No per-user pricing, no hidden costs.

How much will I save switching from Oh Dear?

At minimum, you'll save $72/year. Oh Dear starts at $7–$49/mo, while StatusOwl Pro is $12/year flat. That's money back in your pocket every year.

Ready to switch?

Create your status page in 60 seconds. Free to start, $12/year for Pro.

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