Statuspage alternative for indie SaaS founders
Atlassian Statuspage is the default answer when procurement asks for a status page. For a solo founder or two-person SaaS, paying $29/month for communication-only tooling while you still run UptimeRobot or Better Stack for probes feels like two invoices for one job.
StillOnline combines HTTP health checks and a hosted public status page on one account: Free for one URL, Pro at $9/month when you need API, private pages, or MCP. You are not buying Atlassian SSO; you are buying a link customers can open when /health goes red.
Full comparison: StillOnline vs Statuspage.
Quick answer
StillOnline is a practical Statuspage alternative for indie SaaS when you need monitoring plus status in one bill: $0 / $9 / $29 with a public page at stillonline.tech/.../s/.... Atlassian Statuspage Hobby starts at $29/month for status communication only — you still need a separate uptime tool. Owner alerts use email, the StillOnline Telegram bot, or Slack (Telegram guide). Custom domains on the status hostname are not offered.
Why indie teams outgrow the Statuspage-only stack
Statuspage answers what to tell customers. It does not prove your API is up unless you wire another product into it.
| Layer | Statuspage-only stack | StillOnline |
|---|---|---|
| HTTP probe | UptimeRobot, Better Stack, DIY | Built-in scheduled checks |
| Public page | Statuspage ($29+ Hobby) | Included on all plans |
| Owner alert | Statuspage notifications + monitor | Email, Telegram bot, or Slack |
| Typical monthly | $29+ plus monitor tier | $0 or $9 Pro |
If you already pay Atlassian for Jira and live in their admin UI, Statuspage can still win. If you deploy on Railway / Fly / Vercel and want one dashboard, a hosted alternative is usually faster.
When Statuspage still makes sense
Do not switch comms tools on invoice math alone.
- You need audience-specific pages or SSO on the status product.
- Legal wants Atlassian on the vendor list.
- A comms team runs incidents in Statuspage workflows daily.
Indie SaaS without a dedicated incident manager rarely hits that bar — see enterprise status page overkill.
What to ship this week on StillOnline
- Add
GET /healthon production (health URL quickstart). - Create a StillOnline project → public page (status page guide).
- Connect Telegram via Connect Telegram in settings — official StillOnline bot, no BotFather (Telegram alerts).
- Paste the hosted URL into your security questionnaire or README — do not hide it in a footer only (B2B trust).
Wait 2–3 probe cycles before you send the link to enterprise buyers.
Cost snapshot (2026)
| Need | Statuspage path | StillOnline path |
|---|---|---|
| “Do we have a status page?” | Free tier exists; paid Hobby $29/mo | Free: 1 check + public page |
| Monitoring + page | Monitor $ + Statuspage $29+ | Pro $9: more URLs, private page, API/MCP |
| Russian UI for buyers | Mostly English chrome | /ru/s/... plus EN /s/... (EN/RU guide) |
Numbers for Statuspage: Atlassian pricing. StillOnline: pricing.
Related guides
- StillOnline vs Statuspage
- Public status page for SaaS
- Best uptime tools for indie SaaS 2026
- Telegram owner alerts
FAQ
Is StillOnline a full replacement for Atlassian Statuspage workflows?
Not 1:1. StillOnline focuses on HTTP monitoring, a hosted status page, and owner alerts — not enterprise comms templates or ITSM integrations. Many indie teams only need a honest uptime timeline plus incident posts (incident template). Compare details in vs Statuspage.
Does StillOnline Free work as a Statuspage alternative?
Yes for one production URL: public page, 24-hour history, and one owner channel (email or Telegram or Slack). Upgrade to Pro when you need private pages, REST API, or MCP (pricing guide).
Can StillOnline probe the same health URL I would monitor elsewhere?
Yes. Point the check at your public /health or API root — same pattern as UptimeRobot or Better Stack (API-only SaaS checks).
Does StillOnline support a custom domain like status.yourbrand.com?
No in v1. Share https://stillonline.tech/s/{project-id} (or /ru/s/...) in docs and contracts. That is a product limit, not a workaround gap.