StatusCake vs exit1.dev
Page-speed and domain tools, vs deeper checks, JSON validation, and MCP.
StatusCake bundles uptime with page-speed, domain, and server monitoring — a broad toolkit. exit1.dev goes narrower and deeper on the monitoring itself: every protocol on the free tier, JSON/header validation, bundled SMS, and MCP for AI assistants. Here's the tier-by-tier comparison.
Best known for: a broad toolkit spanning uptime, page speed, and domain checks.
The short version
StatusCake is a fine generalist if you want page-speed and domain tools alongside uptime. exit1.dev is the sharper choice for pure monitoring: all protocols and SSL on the free tier, JSON validation, 500 monitors on Pro at $24/mo, and MCP that StatusCake doesn't offer.
Free tier
What each gives you for $0.
| Feature | exit1.devFree | StatusCakeFree |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors | 10 | 10 |
| Check interval | 5 min | 5 min |
| Protocols | HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket | HTTP, TCP, ping |
| SSL certificate monitoring | Limited | |
| Response validation (JSON, headers, body) | ||
| Webhooks | 1 | |
| Public status page | 1 | 1 |
| Log retention | 60 days | 7 days |
- Monitors
- 10
- Check interval
- 5 min
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- Webhooks
- 1
- Public status page
- 1
- Log retention
- 60 days
- Monitors
- 10
- Check interval
- 5 min
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, ping
- SSL certificate monitoring
- Limited
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- Webhooks
- Public status page
- 1
- Log retention
- 7 days
Paid tier
exit1.dev Pro ($24/mo) vs a similarly-priced StatusCake plan.
| Feature | exit1.devPro — $24/mo | StatusCakeSuperior — ~$25/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Monitors included | 500 | 100+ |
| Minimum check interval | 30 sec | 1 min |
| Multi-region checks | ||
| Protocols | HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket | HTTP, TCP, ping, DNS |
| SSL certificate monitoring | ||
| SMS alerts | 50 / month included | Credits / add-on |
| Response validation (JSON, headers, body) | Limited | |
| MCP (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf) | ||
| REST API | ||
| CSV bulk export |
- Monitors included
- 500
- Minimum check interval
- 30 sec
- Multi-region checks
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, WebSocket
- SSL certificate monitoring
- SMS alerts
- 50 / month included
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- MCP (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)
- REST API
- CSV bulk export
- Monitors included
- 100+
- Minimum check interval
- 1 min
- Multi-region checks
- Protocols
- HTTP, TCP, ping, DNS
- SSL certificate monitoring
- SMS alerts
- Credits / add-on
- Response validation (JSON, headers, body)
- Limited
- MCP (Claude, Cursor, Windsurf)
- REST API
- CSV bulk export
StatusCake plan names and limits change periodically; figures reflect published plans as of 2026. Confirm current details on statuscake.com.
Where exit1.dev wins
- Full JSON/header/body validation vs StatusCake's limited response checks.
- 500 monitors on Pro at $24/mo with 30-second checks.
- Bundled SMS (50/month) instead of prepaid credits or add-ons.
- MCP access for querying checks from AI assistants.
Where StatusCake wins
- Page-speed and server/CPU monitoring bundled alongside uptime.
- Domain-monitoring tooling as part of the same product.
- A longer track record and established brand.
StatusCake vs exit1.dev — FAQ
Is exit1.dev a good StatusCake alternative?
Yes, if monitoring depth matters more than a broad toolkit. exit1.dev covers every protocol on the free tier, adds JSON/header validation, and gives 500 monitors on Pro at $24/mo. StatusCake bundles page-speed and domain tools that exit1.dev leaves to dedicated features.
How do the free plans compare?
Both offer 10 free monitors at 5-minute intervals. exit1.dev adds SSL monitoring, JSON validation, a webhook, and every protocol, with 60-day retention vs StatusCake's 7 days.
Which has faster checks on paid plans?
exit1.dev Pro runs 30-second checks at $24/mo. StatusCake's similarly-priced tier typically runs 1-minute checks, with 30-second checks reserved for higher plans.
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10 monitors, every protocol, SSL monitoring, and instant alerts on the free plan. Scale to 500 monitors and 30-second checks on Pro whenever you're ready.
Read the full guide: StatusCake vs Free Monitoring: What You Actually Get →