StillOnline vs UptimeRobot
UptimeRobot is one of the most popular uptime tools (50 monitors on Free, per official pricing). StillOnline targets indie SaaS that need a public status page tied to the project, agent-ready API/MCP, and simple $9/$29 plans.
TL;DR
- Choose UptimeRobot if you need many monitors on a free plan (50) and advanced monitor types (DNS, UDP, etc.) on paid tiers.
- Choose StillOnline if you want project + auto status page, MCP/API for AI workflows on Pro, and RU/EN — from $9/mo.
- Use both only if you split internal pings (UptimeRobot) vs customer-facing status (StillOnline).
Quick comparison
| Feature | StillOnline | UptimeRobot (pricing) |
|---|---|---|
| Free price | $0 | $0 |
| Free monitors | 1 check / project, 1 project | 50 monitors |
| Free interval | 5 min | 5 min |
| Status pages (free) | 1 auto with project | 1, basic |
| Status pages (paid) | Included with project | 3 (Solo) → unlimited (Enterprise) |
| Commercial use (free) | Yes | Check terms — free tier limits |
| API / MCP | Pro+ ($9) | API on paid plans |
| Pro entry | $9/mo (10 projects) | Solo from ~$8/mo (10 monitors) |
| i18n | EN + RU | Primarily EN |
| Focus | Status page + indie SaaS | Broad monitor types |
What UptimeRobot does well
Per UptimeRobot pricing:
- 50 monitors on Free — unmatched for sheer count.
- Monitor types: HTTP, port, ping, keyword, API, UDP, DNS, SSL/domain expiry (plan-dependent).
- Mature mobile apps and large user base.
- Team/Enterprise tiers with 60s–30s intervals and many status pages.
Where StillOnline wins
Status page is part of the workflow
You create a project in /app → StillOnline creates a status page automatically. No separate “status page product” mental model.
AI-agent ready (Pro+)
StillOnline ships REST API and MCP on Pro ($9) and Ultimate ($29) — designed for Cursor/Claude to add checks after deploy. UptimeRobot has API on paid tiers but no first-class MCP story for agents.
Predictable indie pricing
StillOnline: $0 / $9 / $29 with clear project/check limits. UptimeRobot scales through Solo/Team/Enterprise with different monitor bundles (pricing table).
Russian + English UI
StillOnline is bilingual from day one — useful for CIS indie founders and global SaaS alike.
When to choose UptimeRobot
- You need 50+ endpoints on a free budget.
- You need DNS/UDP/port monitors, not only HTTP health URLs.
- You already standardized on UptimeRobot across many clients.
When to choose StillOnline
- You need a customer-facing status page fast, with one health URL on Free.
- You want MCP + API for AI-assisted DevOps on Pro.
- You prefer flat $9/$29 positioning vs stacking monitor SKUs.
FAQ
Is StillOnline an UptimeRobot alternative?
For HTTP uptime + public status page + AI API, yes. For maximum free monitor count, UptimeRobot’s Free tier is larger.
Can I migrate from UptimeRobot?
Recreate critical URLs as StillOnline checks; point your public status link to stillonline.tech/s/{slug}. ## Try StillOnline Free: 1 project, 1 check, public status page. Pro: $9/mo — API, MCP, 10 projects. Start free → · Pricing →
What’s the short answer?
Choose UptimeRobot if you need many monitors on a free plan (50) and advanced monitor types (DNS, UDP, etc.) on paid tiers. Choose StillOnline if you want project + auto status page, MCP/API for AI workflows on Pro, and RU/EN — from $9/mo.
When should I choose StillOnline?
You need a customer-facing status page fast, with one health URL on Free. You want MCP + API for AI-assisted DevOps on Pro.
When should I choose UptimeRobot?
You need 50+ endpoints on a free budget. You need DNS/UDP/port monitors, not only HTTP health URLs.