Status pages without per-page add-on fees
Better Stack charges separately for custom CSS, private pages, and branding removal — per page. CheckStatus includes everything in one predictable price starting at $39/mo for 3 pages.
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Why teams switch
5 reasons teams choose CheckStatus over Better Stack
All-inclusive pricing
No per-page add-on fees. Custom CSS, private pages, multiple pages — all included in one tier price. Better Stack charges separately for each feature on every page.
76% cheaper for growing teams
3 pages with custom CSS and private pages: $39/mo with CheckStatus Growth vs $131/mo in Better Stack add-ons. The gap widens with every page you add.
White-label without enterprise pricing
Remove branding from all pages at $99/mo with CheckStatus Pro. Better Stack charges $208/mo per page — 10 pages would cost $2,080/mo just for branding removal.
Purpose-built for status pages
CheckStatus is designed from the ground up for status page management — not a monitoring tool with status pages bolted on. Every feature is focused on keeping your customers informed.
Predictable costs
Know exactly what you’ll pay each month. No surprise charges as you add pages, features, or subscribers. One price, everything included.
Feature comparison
CheckStatus vs Better Stack — Side by side
See how add-on fees change the real cost.
Single status page
| Feature | CheckStatus Starter $15/mo | Better Stack $29/mo (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Status Pages | 1 | 1 |
| Team Members | 5 | Unlimited |
| Subscribers | 500 | 1,000 |
| Custom Domain | ||
| Custom CSS | Growth ($39/mo) | +$12/mo per page |
| Private Pages | Growth ($39/mo) | +$42/mo per page |
| Built-in Monitoring | — | 10+ monitors |
| Phone/SMS Alerts | Growth ($39/mo) | |
| API Access | ||
| Data Retention | 365 days | Not specified |
| Monthly Price | $15/mo | $29/mo |
For a single basic page, Better Stack costs nearly 2x. Add CSS or private pages and the gap widens…
Growing team — 3 pages with custom CSS & 1 private page
| Feature | Recommended CheckStatus Growth $39/mo | Better Stack (with add-ons) $131/mo (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Status Pages | 3 | 3 ($29 + 2×$12) |
| Custom CSS (all pages) | Included | +$36/mo (3×$12) |
| Private Pages | Included | +$42/mo (1 private page) |
| Custom Domain | ||
| Team Members | 10 | Unlimited |
| Subscribers | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Built-in Monitoring | — | Included |
| Annual Price | $374/yr | $1,572/yr |
| You Save | $1,198/year (76%) | |
The add-on problem
How Better Stack add-ons add up
Every feature is an extra charge. Every page multiplies the cost.
Better Stack for 3 branded pages
Add-ons stack up quickly
CheckStatus Growth
One price, everything included
Save $92/mo (70%)
Real-world savings
What switching actually saves you
Team with 3 branded status pages
3 pages with custom CSS, 1 private page for internal ops
Agency with 10 white-label pages
10 branded pages with CSS, custom domains, and branding removed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Better Stack is primarily a monitoring platform with status pages as an add-on. Each feature — custom CSS, private pages, branding removal — is charged separately per page. CheckStatus is purpose-built for status pages with all-inclusive pricing: Growth at $39/month includes 3 pages, custom CSS, and private pages with no add-on fees.
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Yes, significantly. A single CheckStatus Starter page costs $15/month versus $29/month for Better Stack. For 3 pages with custom CSS and private pages, CheckStatus Growth is $39/month versus approximately $131/month in Better Stack add-ons — 76% cheaper. The savings increase with more pages since Better Stack charges per page for every feature.
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Yes. Better Stack charges separately for custom CSS ($12/month per page), password-protected pages ($42/month per page), white-label branding removal ($208/month per page), and additional pages ($12/month each). These costs multiply with every page you add. CheckStatus includes all features in the plan price.
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Yes. CheckStatus Growth includes 3 status pages for $39/month and Pro includes 10 pages for $99/month. Custom CSS, private pages, and custom domains are included at no extra cost. Better Stack charges $12/month for each additional page plus separate fees for every feature on each page.
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Yes. Better Stack includes built-in uptime monitoring with multi-location checks, phone and SMS alerting, SSL and cron monitoring, automatic incident creation from monitoring alerts, and a Terraform provider. If you need a combined monitoring and status page solution, Better Stack offers that. CheckStatus focuses on being the best status page tool at a fraction of the cost.
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Migration is straightforward: export your component and subscriber data from Better Stack, create your status page on CheckStatus, import your data, and update your DNS records. Most teams complete the switch in under an hour. You can keep Better Stack for monitoring while using CheckStatus for status pages.
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Yes, every CheckStatus plan includes REST API access, even our free tier (100 calls/hour). Starter includes 2,500 calls/hour, Growth includes 10,000 calls/hour, and Pro includes unlimited API access.
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CheckStatus is hosted on independent infrastructure, so your status page stays online even when your product is down. We provide direct email support on all plans with priority support on Pro.
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