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Quick Verdict
Freshstatus is a solid status page tool — especially if you're already in the Freshworks ecosystem. But it's status-page-only. You'll still need a monitoring platform underneath. Lemwatch combines real monitoring (uptime, performance, SEO, security) AND status pages in one tool — at a fraction of the bundled cost.
Choose Lemwatch if you need:
- All-in-one monitoring + status pages
- Flat $19/mo for 50 sites
- Real uptime, SEO, security, visual monitoring included
- Faster setup — no second tool needed
Choose Freshstatus if you need:
- Already on Freshworks/Freshdesk
- Status page is your only need
- Tight Freshdesk ticket integration matters
- Prefer the Freshworks UI
Compare the workflow, not a stale checklist
Product availability, feature names and plan limits change. Use the current documentation for Lemwatch and Freshstatus to validate the capabilities that matter to your team.
What must the check represent: a public page, an API, or a complete authenticated journey?
Who will configure and own it: a non-technical team, developers, or both?
Which evidence do you need after an alert: request context, a script result, logs, or a customer-facing status?
This page does not treat a feature label as a permanent product fact. Confirm current coverage, implementation requirements and commercial terms with each provider before purchase.
Honest Comparison
Every tool has strengths and weaknesses. Here's an honest look at both.
Pros
- Real monitoring + status pages in one tool
- Flat $19/mo Pro for 50 sites
- SEO, security, visual, performance included
- Modern dashboard built for 2025
- Free tier with 10 sites
Cons
- Not deeply integrated with Freshdesk tickets
- No native CSAT or support workflows
Freshstatus
Pros
- Tight Freshworks ecosystem integration
- Clean status page UI
- Subscriber notifications built in
- Free tier available
Cons
- Status pages only — not real monitoring
- Pro plan starts at $99/mo
- No SEO, security, performance, or visual checks
- Need a second tool for actual monitoring
How to Switch from Freshstatus
Use this checklist to validate a migration in your own environment.
Export your sites from Freshstatus
Export or copy the monitored URLs from Freshstatus using the options available in your account.
Create your free Lemwatch account
Start with the free plan for 10 sites and confirm the checks, limits, and integrations you need.
Import and map your monitors
Add the relevant URLs and configure the checks you want to run for each site.
Rebuild your Freshstatus alert routing
Configure the notification channels and thresholds available to your plan, then test them against your existing workflow.
Run both workflows in parallel
Compare coverage, alert behaviour, and retained history before deciding whether to change your existing service.
Need help migrating? Email us at support@lemwatch.com
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Monitoring + Status Pages in One Tool
Skip the second subscription. Lemwatch bundles monitoring and status pages — at $19/mo flat.