Status Page Comparison

StatusOwl vs Upptime

GitHub-powered open-source status page. But is it worth the price?

Annual cost comparison

Upptime

Free (GitHub-based)

StatusOwl

$12

/year for everything

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 Upptime

Strengths

✓Free
✓GitHub Actions powered
✓No server needed

Drawbacks

✗Requires GitHub knowledge
✗Limited customization
✗No dashboard UI
✗GitHub Actions minutes can add up

Frequently asked questions

Is StatusOwl a good alternative to Upptime?

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

Can I migrate from Upptime 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.

Ready to switch?

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

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