Best Status Page Services 2026

Compare free access and paid entry points

A free plan can cover a basic status page, while a free trial lets you test paid features before subscribing. Check what the free option includes and when paid access begins.

AppStatus lists a free plan, paid access from $6 per month with annual billing and a 14-day trial. Instatus lists a free plan and paid access from $20 per month.

Match the service to your setup

Check whether the service fits your workflow through a web interface, API, self-hosted deployment, Linux, macOS or iOS. Platform support can shape who can publish updates and where.

Check page and incident controls

Compare custom domain support and private status pages if your audience or access policy needs them. Look for incident updates and maintenance scheduling when you need to explain service changes.

Review subscriber channels

Subscriber channels determine how people receive status information. Compare the available channels and choose a service that fits the ways your users expect to get incident or maintenance updates.

Check component limits

Component limits affect how finely you can describe parts of a service. Compare the stated limit with the number of systems you need to show, and check how incident updates map to those components.