The StatusPage.io alternative that saves you 79–85%
Get professional status pages with custom branding, private pages, and multi-page support — all at a fraction of the cost. Same core features as StatusPage.io Startup at $15/month instead of $99/month.
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Why teams switch
5 reasons teams leave StatusPage.io for CheckStatus
79–85% cheaper
StatusPage.io charges $99/month for one status page. CheckStatus starts at $15/month with the same core features — custom domain, API access, Slack integration, and incident management.
Multiple status pages
Need status pages for multiple products? CheckStatus Growth includes 3 pages for $39/month. StatusPage.io would charge $297/month for the same. Pro includes 10 pages for $99/month.
Custom branding included
Custom CSS on CheckStatus Growth at $39/month. StatusPage.io requires their $399/month Business plan. Remove branding at $99/month vs $1,499/month on StatusPage.io Enterprise.
Private pages included
Private status pages are included in Growth and Pro plans. StatusPage.io charges $79/month extra as a completely separate product on top of your public page subscription.
Transparent pricing
Every plan, every price, every feature — listed publicly on our website. No “contact sales” walls, no hidden enterprise pricing, no surprise fees when you need to upgrade.
Feature comparison
CheckStatus vs StatusPage.io — Side by side
See exactly what you get at each price point.
| Feature | Recommended CheckStatus Starter $15/mo | StatusPage.io Startup $99/mo |
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| Status Pages | 1 | 1 |
| Team Members | 5 | 10 |
| Components | 20 | 25 |
| Subscribers | 500 | 1,000 |
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| Custom CSS | Growth ($39/mo) | Requires $399/mo |
| Private Pages | — | +$79/mo extra |
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| Data Retention | 365 days | 90 days |
| Annual Price | $144/yr | $1,188/yr |
| You Save | $1,044/year (85%) | |
Pricing comparison
Save at every tier
Whether you need 1 page or 10, CheckStatus costs a fraction of StatusPage.io.
Starter vs Startup
Save 85%CheckStatus Starter
$144/yr
$12/mo billed annually
StatusPage.io Startup
$1,188/yr
$99/mo billed annually
Save $1,044/year
Same core features — custom domain, API, Slack, incident templates
Growth vs 3 pages
Save 89%CheckStatus Growth
$374/yr
$31/mo billed annually
StatusPage.io 3× Startup
$3,564/yr
$297/mo for 3 pages
Save $3,190/year
3 status pages, private pages, custom CSS — all included
Pro vs Business
Save 80%CheckStatus Pro
$950/yr
$79/mo billed annually
StatusPage.io Business
$4,788/yr
$399/mo billed annually
Save $3,838/year
10 pages, 150 components, remove branding, audit logs
Real-world savings
What switching actually saves you
Startup with 3 products
API, Web App, and Mobile status pages with custom CSS and Slack notifications
Agency with 10 clients
10 branded, white-label status pages with custom domains and team management
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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CheckStatus offers the same core status page features — incident management, subscriber notifications, custom domains, and API access — at 79–85% less than StatusPage.io. Our Growth plan at $39/month includes custom CSS, private pages, and up to 3 status pages, features that cost $399+/month on StatusPage.io.
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At every tier: Starter saves $1,044/year (85% cheaper), Growth saves $3,190/year for 3 status pages (89% cheaper), and Pro saves $3,838/year (80% cheaper). All pricing is annual. Monthly pricing offers similar percentage savings.
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Yes. Our Growth plan includes 3 status pages and our Pro plan includes 10 status pages, all under one subscription. StatusPage.io charges per page, so 3 pages costs $297/month versus $39/month with CheckStatus.
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Yes, private status pages are included in our Growth ($39/month) and Pro ($99/month) plans at no extra cost. StatusPage.io charges a separate $79/month minimum for private status pages on top of your public page subscription.
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Migration is straightforward: export your component and subscriber data from StatusPage.io, create your status page on CheckStatus, import your data, and update your DNS records. Most teams complete the switch in under an hour.
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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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StatusPage.io offers deep Atlassian/Jira integration, enterprise SSO, and Twitter status updates. CheckStatus focuses on the features 95% of teams actually need: incident management, subscriber notifications, custom branding, private pages, and multi-page support — all at a fraction of the cost.
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