Tool Comparison

Atlassian Statuspage vs Checkly

Which Monitoring Tool is Better for You?

A detailed comparison to help you choose the right uptime monitoring solution

Quick Comparison

Feature Atlassian Statuspage Checkly PerkyDash
Starting Price $29/mo $30/mo $9/mo
Free Tier 1 page, limited features 5 checks 5 monitors
Uptime Monitoring
Status Pages
SSL Monitoring
API Monitoring
Incident Management
Slack Integration
Multi-Region Checks
Check Interval N/A 1 min 1 min

What is Atlassian Statuspage?

Industry-standard hosted status pages used by thousands of companies. Statuspage focuses solely on status communication and incident updates, not monitoring.

Atlassian Statuspage Pros

  • Beautiful, professional status pages
  • Industry standard (used by Dropbox, Twitch, etc.)
  • Excellent subscriber management
  • Component-based status updates

Atlassian Statuspage Cons

  • No monitoring included (status only)
  • Expensive for what it offers
  • Requires separate monitoring tool
  • Limited customization on lower tiers

Best for: Companies needing professional status pages (must pair with monitoring tool)

What is Checkly?

Developer-focused monitoring platform with Playwright-based synthetic monitoring. Checkly offers API monitoring and browser checks with a code-first approach.

Checkly Pros

  • Code-first approach (monitoring as code)
  • Playwright-based browser checks
  • Excellent API monitoring
  • CI/CD integration

Checkly Cons

  • No built-in status pages
  • Requires coding knowledge
  • Limited free tier
  • Can be complex for simple needs

Best for: Development teams wanting monitoring-as-code and synthetic testing

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Pricing

Atlassian Statuspage

Starts at $29/mo. Free tier includes 1 page, limited features.

Checkly

Starts at $30/mo. Free tier includes 5 checks.

Monitoring Capabilities

Atlassian Statuspage

  • Uptime Monitoring
  • SSL Monitoring
  • API Monitoring
  • Real User Monitoring

Checkly

  • Uptime Monitoring
  • SSL Monitoring
  • API Monitoring
  • Real User Monitoring

Alerting & Notifications

Atlassian Statuspage

  • Email Alerts
  • SMS Alerts
  • Slack Integration
  • Webhooks

Checkly

  • Email Alerts
  • SMS Alerts
  • Slack Integration
  • Webhooks

When to Choose Each Tool

Choose Atlassian Statuspage if you:

  • Need a free tier (1 page, limited features)
  • Need built-in incident management
  • Need status pages included
  • Already have monitoring and need incident/status tools
Visit Atlassian Statuspage

Choose Checkly if you:

  • Need a free tier (5 checks)
  • Want monitoring-as-code approach
  • Need Playwright-based browser checks
  • Development teams wanting monitoring-as-code and synthetic testing
Visit Checkly
Alternative Option

Consider PerkyDash

Looking for a simpler, more affordable alternative?

PerkyDash combines uptime monitoring and status pages in one simple, affordable tool. Built for indie makers and small teams who want powerful monitoring without enterprise complexity.

Monitoring + Status Pages
Starting at $9/month
Free tier with 5 monitors
1-minute check intervals
Multi-region monitoring
Setup in under 2 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Atlassian Statuspage or Checkly?

It depends on your specific needs. Atlassian Statuspage is best for Companies needing professional status pages (must pair with monitoring tool). Checkly is best for Development teams wanting monitoring-as-code and synthetic testing. Consider your budget, team size, and required features when making your decision.

What's the pricing difference between Atlassian Statuspage and Checkly?

Atlassian Statuspage starts at $29/mo with a free tier offering 1 page, limited features. Checkly starts at $30/mo with a free tier offering 5 checks. Both offer different feature sets at their price points.

Is there a better alternative to Atlassian Statuspage and Checkly?

PerkyDash offers a compelling alternative with monitoring and status pages in one tool, starting at $9/month with a free tier available. It's designed for indie makers and small teams who want simplicity without sacrificing features.

Can I migrate from Atlassian Statuspage to Checkly?

Yes, most monitoring tools allow you to export your monitors or recreate them on a new platform. The migration process typically involves setting up new monitors on the target platform and configuring your alert preferences.

Do Atlassian Statuspage and Checkly offer free trials?

Atlassian Statuspage offers a free tier with 1 page, limited features. Checkly offers a free tier with 5 checks. We recommend trying both to see which fits your workflow better.

Still not sure which to choose?

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