Better Stack Alternative

Better Stack is built for dev teams,
not for agencies.

Better Stack is a solid tool — for engineering teams monitoring their own infrastructure. But if you're an agency managing 10, 20, 50 client websites, you need something designed for that workflow.

StatusHive vs Better Stack — Side by side

FeatureBetter StackStatusHive Pro
PriceFrom $20/month (10 monitors)49 EUR/month flat (200 monitors)
Multi-client dashboard No Yes — organize by client
Branded status pagesYes (custom domain on paid plans) Yes — full white-label + custom domain
Client portal No Yes — magic link, no login needed
White-label No Yes — your brand everywhere
AlertsEmail, SMS, Slack, phone callsEmail, SMS, Slack, Discord, webhooks
Incident managementYes (advanced, on-call)Yes (simple, agency-focused)
Log managementYes No
REST API Yes Yes

Why agencies outgrow Better Stack

One account, all clients mixed

Better Stack has no concept of 'client'. All your monitors, incidents, and status pages live in one workspace. Managing 15 clients means 15 mental folders in your head.

No client-facing portal

Your clients want visibility. Better Stack gives you dashboards for your team, not for your clients. With StatusHive, share a portal link — your client sees their uptime instantly.

Built for ops, not agencies

On-call rotations, log ingestion, incident playbooks — powerful, but overkill for an agency that just needs to monitor client sites and report uptime.

Pricing adds up fast

Better Stack charges $20/month for 10 monitors. Need 50? That's $85/month. Need 200? You're looking at serious money. StatusHive Pro gives you 200 monitors for 49 EUR/month.

What StatusHive does differently

Clients at the center

Every monitor, status page, and incident belongs to a client. Navigate your dashboard by client, not by resource type. See all of Client X's infrastructure in one click.

Portals your clients love

Each client gets a read-only portal with a magic link. They check their uptime status without logging in. It's branded with your agency's identity on the Pro plan.

Simple pricing, no surprises

Free for 3 clients (10 monitors). Starter at 19 EUR/month (5 clients, 50 monitors). Pro at 49 EUR/month (50 clients, 200 monitors). That's it.

Switching from Better Stack is easy

1

List your monitors

Note down your monitored URLs from Better Stack. Export them or grab the list from your dashboard.

2

Create your StatusHive account

Sign up for free. Set up your clients, organize your monitors by client.

3

Add monitors and configure

Add your monitors via the dashboard or CSV import. Set up status pages, alerts, and client portals.

Frequently asked questions

Better Stack has log management. Does StatusHive?

No. StatusHive focuses on uptime monitoring, status pages, and client management. If you need log management, you can use a dedicated tool alongside StatusHive.

What about on-call rotations?

StatusHive doesn't include on-call management. It's designed for agencies that need to monitor client websites and communicate status — not manage complex ops workflows.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 10 monitors, 3 clients, 1 status page, and 3-minute checks. No credit card required.

Can I use custom domains for status pages?

Yes, starting from the Starter plan. Point a CNAME to StatusHive and your status page runs on your own domain.

Can I remove StatusHive branding?

Yes. On the Pro plan, all branding is removed. Status pages and client portals show your agency's brand only.

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