Better Stack is built for engineers.
SiteBrief is built for agencies.
Better Stack is powerful but complex and expensive. SiteBrief gives agencies white-label reports, client portals, and PageSpeed monitoring — at a fraction of the price.
Why agencies choose SiteBrief over Better Stack
Better Stack is excellent for DevOps. Agencies have different needs.
White-label reports included
Better Stack has no client reporting. SiteBrief generates branded PDF reports with uptime, PageSpeed, SSL status, and AI summaries every month — automatically.
Simpler and faster to set up
Better Stack is built for engineering teams with complex infrastructure. SiteBrief is built for agencies — add a site in 30 seconds, get a report in 2 minutes.
Monitors what agencies care about
PageSpeed drops, expiring SSL, broken links, security headers, accessibility issues — SiteBrief monitors everything that matters to agency clients.
No per-seat pricing
Better Stack charges per team member. SiteBrief doesn't. Invite your whole team and all your clients without worrying about the bill.
Client portal on your domain
Share a branded status page and client portal with each client. They see their own data — nothing else. Better Stack has no white-label client portal.
GDPR compliant, EU data storage
All monitoring data is stored in the EU. SiteBrief is fully GDPR compliant — essential for European agencies handling client website data.
Start free, upgrade when ready
Free plan for up to 5 sites. Paid plans from $12/month — no per-seat pricing, no surprise bills.
Switch from Better Stack — it's freeTakes 2 minutes to set up your first monitor
Common questions
Is SiteBrief cheaper than Better Stack?
Yes. SiteBrief starts at $12/month for 20 sites with no per-seat pricing. Better Stack charges per team member and can get expensive for agencies with multiple staff.
Does SiteBrief have on-call scheduling like Better Stack?
Yes — SiteBrief includes on-call rotations and escalation policies. You can set up schedules so alerts go to the right person at the right time.
Can I migrate from Better Stack easily?
There's no automated importer yet, but adding sites to SiteBrief is fast. Most agencies migrate in under an hour.
Does SiteBrief have a status page like Better Stack?
Yes. Every site gets a public status page with 90-day uptime history. You can host it on your own domain with your agency's branding.