StillOnline vs Checkly
Checkly is monitoring-as-code with Playwright browser checks (pricing). StillOnline focuses on HTTP health checks + auto status page + MCP, without maintaining check scripts.
TL;DR
- Choose Checkly for Playwright E2E, parallel scheduling, and CI/CD check deployments.
- Choose StillOnline for fast HTTP monitoring, included status page, $9 Pro with API/MCP.
- Many teams: StillOnline for
/health+ status; Checkly for checkout/login flows.
Quick comparison
| Feature | StillOnline | Checkly (pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | HTTP + status page | Browser + API synthetic |
| Hobby/Free | $0 — 1 check, status page | $0 — 10 uptime monitors, 1k browser runs/mo |
| Paid entry | $9 Pro | $24 Starter (Detect) + status add-ons |
| Playwright | No (v1) | Yes — core value |
| Status pages | Auto per project | Separate product: from $9/mo (Communicate) |
| Monitoring as code | API/MCP (Pro+) | CLI + TS checks |
| Pricing model | Flat tiers | Usage + module bundles |
What Checkly does well
Per Checkly pricing:
- Playwright Check Suites and browser automation.
- API checks with assertions and multistep flows.
- Up to 30s frequency on Team ($64/mo Detect).
- Status pages as a separate Communicate plan (Starter $9/mo for status features).
Where StillOnline wins
60-second HTTP path
Add URL in dashboard or via MCP — no npm install, no check repo. Checkly shines when checks live in Git; StillOnline shines when you want speed.
Status page included
Checkly status pages are a separate SKU. StillOnline creates a page when you create a project.
Flat pricing
StillOnline Pro $9 / Ultimate $29 vs Checkly Starter $24 + Communicate/Resolve modules stacking (plan details).
MCP for agents without Playwright
Pro+ StillOnline MCP targets create_monitor, list_checks, incidents — lighter than full Checkly CLI for simple ops.
When to choose Checkly
- You need real browser flows (SPA, multi-step forms).
- You want checks in version control next to app code.
- You need private locations and advanced synthetic features.
When to choose StillOnline
- Health endpoints and public status transparency are enough.
- You want $9 entry with API/MCP and RU/EN.
FAQ
Does StillOnline replace Checkly?
For HTTP uptime and status pages, often yes. For Playwright synthetic, no. ## Try StillOnline Start free →
What’s the short answer?
Choose Checkly for Playwright E2E, parallel scheduling, and CI/CD check deployments. Choose StillOnline for fast HTTP monitoring, included status page, $9 Pro with API/MCP.
When should I choose StillOnline?
Health endpoints and public status transparency are enough. You want $9 entry with API/MCP and RU/EN.
When should I choose Checkly?
You need real browser flows (SPA, multi-step forms). You want checks in version control next to app code.
Is StillOnline a Checkly alternative?
Choose Checkly for Playwright E2E, parallel scheduling, and CI/CD check deployments.