At a Glance
Ideal for
Developers who want code-first monitoring
Consider that
Check limits on free tier
Typical cost: $49/mo
Best For
Developers who want code-first monitoring
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About Checkly
Checkly is a monitoring-as-code platform. Write checks in JavaScript or use Playwright for browser monitoring. Monitor APIs and critical user journeys from multiple locations.
Key Features
API monitoring
Playwright browser checks
Monitoring as code
Multi-region checks
CI/CD integration
Alerting
Things to Consider
Check limits on free tier
Browser checks are expensive
Learning curve for Playwright
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Founder Reviews
4/5Editorial Review
Strong dev-tools solution. Developers who want code-first monitoring.
Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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4.0
Strong dev-tools solution. Developers who want code-first monitoring.
Reviewed Dec 2025 by our editorial team
PricingFreemium
Est. Monthly Cost$0-389/mo
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Founded2018
Last UpdatedDec 2025
Free Tier
Includes: 5 API checks, 1 browser check
Note: 10-minute intervals, limited regions