New Relic Synthetics
Full-stack observability platform with powerful synthetic monitoring and a free tier
The Verdict
New Relic Synthetics is part of New Relic's all-in-one observability platform, providing scheduled monitors that test your web properties and APIs from locations around the world. The platform offers simple ping monitors, scripted API tests, and scripted browser tests using Selenium. New Relic's str...
Pros
- Generous free tier (100GB/month)
- Full-stack correlation with APM and logs
- Scripted Selenium browser tests
Cons
- - Best value when using full New Relic stack
- - Scripting requires technical knowledge
- - UI can feel overwhelming
Our Rating
About New Relic Synthetics
New Relic Synthetics is part of New Relic's all-in-one observability platform, providing scheduled monitors that test your web properties and APIs from locations around the world. The platform offers simple ping monitors, scripted API tests, and scripted browser tests using Selenium. New Relic's strength is in correlating synthetic failures with real user data, performance metrics, and distributed traces. New Relic offers a generous free tier with 100GB of data ingest per month.
Key Features
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous free tier (100GB/month)
- Full-stack correlation with APM and logs
- Scripted Selenium browser tests
- Strong alerting capabilities
Cons
- Best value when using full New Relic stack
- Scripting requires technical knowledge
- UI can feel overwhelming
Best For
Not Recommended For
FAQ
Is New Relic Synthetics free?
New Relic Synthetics offers both free and paid plans. The free plan (if available) covers basic features with usage limits. Paid plans unlock advanced capabilities, higher limits, and priority support. Check the Pricing section above for current plan details and whether a free trial is offered.
What is New Relic Synthetics best for?
New Relic Synthetics is a Uptime Monitoring tool suited for teams that need reliable, easy-to-use software in this category. It earns high marks for its core feature set and value for money. See the "Best For" tags above for the specific use cases where it excels, and "Not Recommended For" for situations where an alternative might serve you better.
How does New Relic Synthetics compare to alternatives?
New Relic Synthetics competes with other top Uptime Monitoring tools on pricing, feature depth, ease of use, and support quality. Our scoring breaks down each dimension so you can make a direct comparison. See the "See How New Relic Synthetics Compares" section above for side-by-side comparisons with its closest competitors.
Is New Relic Synthetics worth it in 2026?
Based on our hands-on testing, New Relic Synthetics is a strong choice in the Uptime Monitoring category for 2026. It scores well on features and ease of use. Whether it's worth the price depends on your team size and requirements — use the pricing table above to see which plan fits your budget.