Comparison
Clesk Uptime.Or StatusCake?
StatusCake is a solid monitoring tool from the UK with a broad free entry point. Clesk Uptime stands out with a German provider, euro prices including VAT and signed check logs. The factual comparison.
The comparison at a glance
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When is StatusCake the better choice?
- You want to start free with more monitors (10 instead of 3) and stay on the free plan.
- You need pagespeed monitoring from the same tool.
- Probes in many world regions matter more to you than a fixed German location.
When is Clesk Uptime the better choice?
- Your clients expect GDPR-friendly monitoring with a German contract partner.
- You want to prove outages: signed check logs instead of plain history views.
- You want euro prices including VAT and a German contract partner.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How fast can I switch from StatusCake?
Monitors are set up in minutes; the three free monitors are enough to run both in parallel. Alerts arrive via email right away, plus Slack, Discord and webhooks on Pro.
Is there pagespeed monitoring?
No. Clesk Uptime measures response times (including TTFB) for every check but does not replace a Lighthouse-style pagespeed audit. That keeps the product simple and affordable.
What happens after the free plan?
The free tier stays free forever. Pro is €79 per year including VAT and unlocks 20 monitors, 60-second checks and additional alert channels.
Clesk Uptime
Monitoring with a German contract partner.
Set up in two minutes, three monitors free forever.