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 different pricing plans. Check the pricing section above for current free plan and trial availability.
What is New Relic Synthetics best for?
New Relic Synthetics is a leading Uptime Monitoring tool. See the "Best For" section above for specific use cases.
How does New Relic Synthetics compare to alternatives?
We have detailed comparisons of New Relic Synthetics against its top competitors. See the comparison links below.