Checkly
Developer-first API and E2E monitoring with Playwright and monitoring-as-code
The Verdict
Checkly is built for modern engineering teams who want to write their monitoring as code. Using Playwright and JavaScript, teams define E2E browser tests and API checks that run on a schedule — making it a natural fit for DevOps workflows. What makes Checkly unique is its monitoring-as-code philosop...
Pros
- Monitoring as code with Git integration
- Playwright-based E2E testing
- Generous free tier (50K runs/month)
Cons
- - Requires JavaScript/Playwright knowledge
- - Not ideal for non-technical users
- - Status pages are basic
Our Rating
About Checkly
Checkly is built for modern engineering teams who want to write their monitoring as code. Using Playwright and JavaScript, teams define E2E browser tests and API checks that run on a schedule — making it a natural fit for DevOps workflows. What makes Checkly unique is its monitoring-as-code philosophy: checks are stored in Git alongside your application code, tested in CI/CD pipelines, and deployed automatically. Checkly also offers a generous free tier with 50,000 check runs per month.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Monitoring as code with Git integration
- Playwright-based E2E testing
- Generous free tier (50K runs/month)
- CLI and Terraform support
Cons
- Requires JavaScript/Playwright knowledge
- Not ideal for non-technical users
- Status pages are basic
Best For
Not Recommended For
FAQ
Is Checkly free?
Checkly offers different pricing plans. Check the pricing section above for current free plan and trial availability.
What is Checkly best for?
Checkly is a leading Uptime Monitoring tool. See the "Best For" section above for specific use cases.
How does Checkly compare to alternatives?
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