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Loki vs StatusCake

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Loki

Logging

Like Prometheus but for Logs

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit LokiFull review
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StatusCake

Logging

Website monitoring that just works

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit StatusCakeFull review

The short version

  • Loki is free; StatusCake starts at $20.41/mo.
  • Where Loki falls short: the Grafana Cloud free tier caps log ingestion at 50 GB a month with 14 day retention.
  • Where StatusCake falls short: free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Loki and StatusCake actually diverge.

Attributes where Loki and StatusCake differ
AttributeLokiStatusCake
Pricing modelOpen-sourceFreemium
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), category (Logging).

Not yet recorded: founded for StatusCake.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Loki

  • Log aggregation
  • Label-based indexing
  • Real-time log streaming
  • LogQL query language
  • API
  • Webhooks
  • REST
  • Web support

Only in StatusCake

Nothing recorded that Loki does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Loki

  • Aggregating application and infrastructure logs with label based indexingnot StatusCake
  • Querying logs alongside metrics in Grafananot StatusCake

StatusCake

  • Website uptime monitoring and alert managementnot Loki
  • SSL certificate expiration trackingnot Loki
  • Domain expiration alerts and monitoringnot Loki
  • Page performance analysis and reportingnot Loki
  • Server health monitoring and incidentsnot Loki
  • Team-based incident response coordinationnot Loki

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Loki

  • The Grafana Cloud free tier caps log ingestion at 50 GB a month with 14 day retention
  • Paid log pricing is split across three separate meters, at $0.050 per GB processed, $0.400 per GB written and $0.100 per GB retained
  • Retaining logs is billed separately from ingesting them, so keeping data costs on an ongoing basis rather than once
  • The Pro plan carries a $19 a month platform fee before any usage charges

StatusCake

  • Free plan is limited to a 5 minute check interval and only 10 uptime monitors, 1 page speed monitor and 1 SSL monitor
  • Sub-minute checking (30 seconds) requires the Business plan at $66.66/month billed annually, or $79.99/month billed monthly
  • Enterprise, the only tier with unlimited monitors, has no published price and requires a custom quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Loki

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Log aggregation
    • Label-based indexing
    • Real-time log streaming

StatusCake

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10 uptime tests
    • 5 min test intervals
    • 1 page speed test
  • Superior$20.41/mo
    • 100 uptime tests
    • 1 min test intervals
    • 15 page speed tests
  • Business$66.66/mo
    • 300 uptime tests
    • 30 sec test intervals
    • 30 page speed tests
  • EnterpriseOn request

Which should you pick?

Choose Loki if

  • You need log aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API.
  • You also want label-based indexing.
Loki review

Choose StatusCake if

  • You want to start without paying.
StatusCake review

Questions people ask

Is Loki or StatusCake better?
Neither clearly leads. Loki starts at Free and StatusCake at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Loki or StatusCake?
Loki starts at Free and StatusCake at Free.
Does Loki or StatusCake run on more platforms?
Loki runs on Web, API. StatusCake runs on Web.
Can I use Loki for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Loki best used for?
Loki is most often used for aggregating application and infrastructure logs with label based indexing, querying logs alongside metrics in grafana. Of those, aggregating application and infrastructure logs with label based indexing and querying logs alongside metrics in grafana are not what StatusCake is typically brought in for.
What can Loki do that StatusCake cannot?
Loki covers Log aggregation, Label-based indexing, Real-time log streaming, LogQL query language.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Loki: What does it cost to use Grafana Loki?

Loki is open source and free under the AGPLv3 license for self-hosted deployments. Grafana's managed Cloud Logs service includes a free tier up to 50GB of logs at no cost.

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StatusCake: How much does StatusCake cost?

StatusCake offers a free plan at $0/month, with paid plans starting at $20.41/month (annual) for the Superior tier, $66.66/month (annual) for Business, and custom pricing for Enterprise.

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Loki: Are there paid options for Loki beyond the free tier?

Yes. Grafana Cloud Logs offers paid tiers for teams and enterprises, and Enterprise Logs provides self-managed options with expert support for organizations with data localization or privacy requirements.

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StatusCake: Is there a free version of StatusCake?

Yes, StatusCake offers a free plan with 10 uptime tests, 5 minute test intervals, 1 page speed test, 1 SSL monitor, and 1 domain monitor. A 7-day free trial of all plans is available with no credit card required.

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Loki: What license does open source Loki use?

Loki is released under the AGPLv3 license, which requires you to share modifications and publish your source code if you deploy modifications publicly.

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StatusCake: What billing and payment options does StatusCake offer?

StatusCake accepts payment via credit card on all tiers and invoices on Business Yearly and higher plans. Multi-year discounts are available: 12.5% for 2-year, 25% for 3-year, and 40% for 5-year commitments. Currencies supported include USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, SGD, and CAD.

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StatusCake: What is the minimum test interval for uptime monitoring?

The Free plan allows 5-minute test intervals minimum. Superior plan allows 1-minute intervals, and Business plan allows 30-second intervals.

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