A more capable free plan
247Monitor includes more uptime monitors, a faster interval, one server and a public status page.
247Monitor vs StatusCake
StatusCake has a larger location network; 247Monitor includes a server on Free and browser journeys on paid plans.
Last verified 16 July 2026 · Reviewed by the 247Monitor product and engineering team · Methodology
Commercial disclosure: 247Monitor publishes this comparison and sells one of the products covered.
StatusCake covers uptime, page speed, SSL, domains and server monitoring. Its current pricing page lists Free, Superior and Business plans in US dollars.
247Monitor combines external checks, browser journeys, server monitoring and public status pages. The best fit depends on whether location coverage or an integrated browser and status-page workflow matters more.
Side by side
Pricing and features, side by side.
Checked against StatusCake's published pricing and documentation. Last verified 16 July 2026. Advantages for either product are marked in the table.
| 247Monitor | StatusCake | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓25 monitors, 1-minute checks, 1 server and 1 status page | ·10 uptime monitors, 5-minute checks; no server monitor listed |
| 30-second checks | ✓Starter, £9/month | ·Business, $79.99/month or $66.66 billed annually |
| Server monitoring | —1 server on Free; 2 on Starter | —3 on Superior; 10 on Business |
| Browser journeys | ✓Scheduled Chromium journeys from Starter | ·Page-speed checks; no scripted browser journey listed |
| Monitoring locations | ·Multi-region checks with failure confirmation | ✓Broader published monitoring-location network |
| Alerting | —Email, SMS, Slack, Discord, Teams, Telegram and webhooks | —Email, SMS and 15+ integrations on paid plans |
247Monitor prices are shown in GBP — the pricing page switches to your local currency (GBP or USD) automatically.
Key differences
Where 247Monitor differs from StatusCake
Scripted browser checks
Use a real browser to validate login, checkout and other multi-step user flows.
Longer result retention
247Monitor retains detailed results for 30 days on free; 1 year starter; 2 years pro; 3 years business.
Best fit
When StatusCake may be a better fit
The right choice depends on your requirements. These are the cases where the alternative has a clear advantage.
Choose StatusCake for more monitoring locations
Its published location network is substantially larger.
Choose StatusCake for page-speed monitoring
StatusCake has a dedicated page-speed product with plan-specific intervals.
FAQ
Switching questions
Does StatusCake have a free plan?
Yes. Its current Free plan includes 10 uptime monitors with five-minute intervals, plus one page-speed, domain and SSL monitor.
Does 247Monitor include server monitoring?
Yes. Every plan includes agent-based server monitoring, starting with one Linux or Windows server on Free.
Sources
Official information used in this comparison
Sources last checked 16 July 2026. Plan details and prices can change, so confirm current terms with the provider before buying.
See the editorial and comparison methodology for the review criteria and correction process.
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