ups.dev vs Better Uptime

Simpler, cheaper, developer-focused. See how ups.dev compares on the features that matter to developers.

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The problem with Better Uptime

Better Uptime bundles monitoring with status pages, which sounds great — until you realize you're paying for monitoring features you might already have. If you just need a great status page, you're overpaying.

  • ✗ Bundled pricing means paying for monitoring you may not need
  • ✗ Status page customization is limited on lower tiers
  • ✗ Part of a larger suite — can feel bloated for simple needs
  • ✗ Custom domains require paid plans
  • ✗ Less developer-focused, more aimed at ops teams

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature
Better Uptime
ups.dev
Focus
Monitoring suite + status pages
Status pages first, monitoring included
Starting price
$25/month
$19/month
Custom domains
Paid plans only
Included in Pro
API-first design
API available
API-driven architecture
Tech stack
Proprietary
Rails 8 + SQLite (transparent)
Free tier
Limited
1 status page, 5 components
Setup complexity
Moderate
2 minutes, zero config

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