BlackSight vs StatusCake
StatusCake is a solid uptime + page-speed tool with white-label reporting for agencies. BlackSight covers the same ground at a lower paid-tier entry and adds 16 security scanners — including vulnerability, leaked-credential, and supply-chain monitoring — on the same bill.
No credit card · Free forever tier · Agency-ready
Pricing side by side
BlackSight Light → Pro
$9 · $29 · $89 per month
- Uptime, page-speed, SSL, DNS bundled
- Vulnerability scans, headers, supply chain
- 10 collaborators / 10 subdomains on Pro
- Free forever tier
StatusCake Superior → Business
~$20 · ~$67 per month (as publicly listed)
- Uptime + page-speed + SSL + domain monitors
- White-label reporting (strong point for agencies)
- No OWASP vulnerability scanning
- No supply-chain or leak monitoring
Pricing reflects StatusCake's publicly listed plans as of 2026. StatusCake is a trademark of its owner; BlackSight is not affiliated. See statuscake.com for current details.
Feature comparison
| Capability | BlackSight | StatusCake |
|---|---|---|
| Uptime + page-speed monitoring | ||
| SSL + domain expiry alerts | ||
| White-label client reports | On Pro+ | |
| OWASP vulnerability scanning | No | |
| Security headers + CSP audit | No | |
| Supply-chain / third-party script monitoring | No | |
| Dark-web / leaked-credential monitoring | No | |
| Starting paid-tier price | $9/mo | ~$20/mo |
StatusCake has a stronger white-label story for pure uptime agencies. BlackSight's angle is different: if you want to sell clients a combined uptime + security package, one tool.
One tool. Uptime + 16 security scans.
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FAQ.
How does BlackSight compare to StatusCake for agencies?
StatusCake's paid plans start at $20+/month for uptime-only monitoring. BlackSight Light at $9/month bundles uptime monitoring with 16 security scanners — vulnerability scanning, SSL, DNS, email authentication, and more — making it more cost-effective for agencies managing multiple client sites.
Does StatusCake include security scanning?
StatusCake focuses on uptime, page speed, and SSL monitoring. It does not include vulnerability scanning, security header audits, supply chain monitoring, credential leak detection, or the other security scan types that BlackSight bundles into every plan.
Can I use BlackSight's free tier for client monitoring?
Yes. BlackSight's free tier allows commercial use with no restrictions. It includes limited scan types and 1 instant scan per month. For agency use, the Light plan at $9/month or Plus at $29/month provides the scan volume and features most agencies need.
What is the pricing difference between BlackSight and StatusCake?
StatusCake's Superior plan is $20.41/month for uptime, page speed, and domain monitoring. BlackSight Light at $9/month includes all of that plus 16 security scanners. BlackSight Plus at $29/month adds unlimited scans and 3 subdomains.