Comparison

Kawze vs StatusCake

UK-based uptime, page speed, domain, and SSL monitoring platform.

StatusCake bundles uptime with page speed, domain, and SSL monitoring under one plan, with a free tier that some sources describe differently (free vs trial) - worth checking directly before assuming free access. Kawze's free tier is unambiguous and usable for real, ongoing monitoring.

Free plan, side by side

KawzeStatusCake
Monitors included free 10 monitors 10 monitors
Check interval 5 minutes 5 minutes (terms vary by source - verify directly)
Personal use allowed Personal or business welcome - no restriction either way Terms described inconsistently across sources - confirm directly
What it covers Focused: uptime monitoring + status pages Bundles uptime, page speed, domain, and SSL monitoring
Custom HTTP headersFREERequires payment
Monitor tags/groupingFREERequires payment
SMS alert credits 0 included - SMS credit top-ups purchasable on every tier, including Free Not itemised on their pricing page

Cheapest paid plan, side by side

KawzeStatusCake
Price £12.99/mo (Mid) ~$20/mo (Superior)
Monitors included 150 monitors 100 monitors
Check interval 30 seconds 60 seconds
Team seats Unlimited Varies by plan
SMS alert credits 50 SMS credits/mo included (Mid) Not itemised on their pricing page
Money-back guarantee Not currently offered Not stated on their pricing page

Worth knowing

  • Sub-60-second checking is gated behind higher-priced plans
  • Free-tier terms are described inconsistently across sources - confirm directly before relying on it
  • That inconsistency itself is worth noting: a monitoring vendor whose own free-tier terms are unclear across sources makes it hard to plan around

Frequently asked questions

Is StatusCake actually free, or just a trial?

Sources describe StatusCake's free tier differently, so it's worth confirming directly with StatusCake before assuming ongoing free access. Kawze's free tier (10 monitors, 5-minute interval) is unambiguous and has no time limit.

How fast can StatusCake check my site on the free plan?

Sub-60-second checking on StatusCake is gated behind higher-priced plans (Business, ~$67/mo). Kawze checks as fast as every 10 seconds on the Max plan (£19.99/mo).

Try Kawze free

10 monitors, all HTTP methods and auth included, no credit card required.

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Figures on this page reflect publicly available pricing and feature information as of July 2026, sourced from statuscake.com/pricing. Pricing and features change - please verify directly with StatusCake before making a decision. Kawze figures reflect our current published pricing at kawze.com/pricing.