StillOnline vs StatusCake
StatusCake offers uptime, page speed, domain, and SSL monitoring — a broader website toolkit. StillOnline narrows to HTTP uptime + status page + MCP for indie SaaS.
TL;DR
- StatusCake — 10 free uptime tests (5 min), Superior ~$20–24/mo for 100 uptime tests.
- StillOnline — status-first workflow, $9 Pro with API/MCP, not page-speed suite.
Quick comparison
| Feature | StillOnline | StatusCake (pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Uptime + status page | Uptime + page speed + domain + SSL |
| Free uptime | 1 check | 10 monitors |
| Paid entry | $9 | Superior ~$20.41/mo (annual) |
| Status page | Included | Not primary positioning |
| MCP | Pro+ | API available |
| i18n | RU + EN | EN |
What StatusCake does well
- Free: 10 uptime monitors, 5-minute interval, plus page speed/SSL/domain basics.
- Superior: 100 uptime, 1-minute interval, reporting.
- Established brand in website monitoring space.
Where StillOnline wins
Clarity for API/SaaS founders
If you only need /health + customer-facing status, StatusCake’s extra modules add noise.
Status page + project model
StillOnline auto-creates page per project — not just alert dashboards.
Agent-native Pro
MCP on $9 — StatusCake targets classic ops teams.
When to choose StatusCake
- You want page speed + SSL + domain in one tool.
- You need 10 free uptime monitors.
When to choose StillOnline
- Micro-SaaS status is the job-to-be-done.
FAQ
What’s the short answer?
StatusCake — 10 free uptime tests (5 min), Superior ~$20–24/mo for 100 uptime tests. StillOnline — status-first workflow, $9 Pro with API/MCP, not page-speed suite.
When should I choose StillOnline?
Micro-SaaS status is the job-to-be-done. Start free →
When should I choose StatusCake?
You want page speed + SSL + domain in one tool. You need 10 free uptime monitors.
Is StillOnline a StatusCake alternative?
StatusCake — 10 free uptime tests (5 min), Superior ~$20–24/mo for 100 uptime tests.
How much does StillOnline cost?
StillOnline plans: $0 (Free), $9 (Pro with API and MCP), $29 (Ultimate). Pro supports up to 10 projects; Ultimate up to 100.