IsDown vs StatusGator: The best StatusGator alternative

Why should I consider IsDown as a StatusGator alternative?

IsDown provides equivalent or better status monitoring capabilities at significantly lower cost. Key advantages include Datadog integration, PagerDuty access at affordable tiers ($888/year vs $3,288/year), early warning detection beyond official status pages, and additional monitoring capabilities (SSL, uptime, keyword) that typically require separate tools.

Does IsDown monitor the same services as StatusGator?

IsDown monitors 4,500+ services, comparable to StatusGator's coverage of major services. If a specific service you need isn't covered, IsDown typically adds it within hours or at most a day of the request. Both platforms cover the major cloud providers, SaaS applications, and communication tools your organization likely depends on.

How quickly does IsDown detect outages compared to StatusGator?

IsDown checks status pages every 2-5 minutes, similar to StatusGator. However, IsDown's early outage detection system often detects issues 30+ minutes before official status page updates by monitoring user reports and other signals. This gives you critical advance notice to proactively communicate with stakeholders.

What's the real cost difference for our use case?

The savings depend on your specific requirements:

• For 30 services with basic monitoring: IsDown is $420/year cheaper (49% savings)
• For 75-150 services needing PagerDuty: IsDown is $2,400/year cheaper (73% savings)
• For enterprise needs with all features: IsDown pricing is typically 25% cheaper

IsDown doesn't have a free plan. Why should I pay when StatusGator offers a free option?

StatusGator's free plan is limited to 3 services with basic features—insufficient for most professional use. For any serious monitoring needs, you'll need a paid plan on either platform. IsDown's entry-level paid plan ($444/year) is 49% less expensive than StatusGator's entry paid plan ($864/year) and includes more services and features. The 14-day trial lets you evaluate fully before committing, and we can extend it if you need more time.

How long does it take to migrate from StatusGator to IsDown?

Initial setup can be completed in 1-2 hours for basic configuration. We recommend running a parallel evaluation for 1-2 weeks to ensure all alert patterns work as expected. Full team adoption typically occurs within 1-2 weeks. Our support team can help with the migration process.

Can IsDown integrate with our existing monitoring stack?

Yes! IsDown offers integrations with Datadog, PagerDuty, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Chat, OpsGenie, Incident.io, FireHydrant, webhooks, and more. The webhook support allows custom integrations with virtually any platform. Notably, StatusGator does not offer Datadog integration, making IsDown a better choice for Datadog users.

What if we need a service that IsDown doesn't monitor yet?

IsDown adds requested services quickly, typically within hours. During your trial or initial implementation, make a list of all required services and we'll prioritize adding any that aren't yet covered. We add new services daily based on customer requests.

Does IsDown support SSO for status pages?

Yes, IsDown supports SSO integration (SAML 2.0, OAuth) with major identity providers including Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and OneLogin. This is available in the Business plan starting at $1,800/year—significantly more affordable than StatusGator's Enterprise-only offering at approximately $9,588/year.

Are there hidden costs or overages?

No. IsDown's pricing is transparent with no per-user fees, no per-alert fees, and no overage charges. If you exceed your service limit, we'll work with you to upgrade to an appropriate plan. Everything is straightforward and predictable.