HttpWatch

What HttpWatch is

HttpWatch captures browser network requests and responses so teams can examine website performance and investigate problems. It works with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, each version 105 or later, on Windows 10 or later and Windows Server 2016 or later. Its logs include request headers, cookies, query strings, timing, browser cache activity, and console output. Logs are saved in HWL format and can be exported as HAR, XML, or CSV. An automation interface and API collect performance data from automated website tests. HttpWatch also checks for potentially weak SSL configurations and some cookie security issues, such as missing Secure or SameSite attributes. Suspected password fields are masked in saved logs by default. The free Basic Edition records activity, but detailed information is available only for certain popular or relevant sites. Paid licenses are one-time purchases: Single User is $625, paid once, Four User Team is $2,365, paid once, Ten User Team is $5,670, paid once, Site License is $13,285, paid once, and Enterprise License is $62,370, paid once. Each new paid license includes one year of maintenance and priority support. Email support is free; phone support is available to customers with priority support. HttpWatch is a desktop product from a company headquartered in Devon, England, United Kingdom.

Who it suits

HttpWatch suits Windows users who need to inspect browser requests, timings, cache activity, or security indicators while diagnosing website issues. Its automation interface and API also suit teams collecting performance data from automated website tests.

Limits

The free Basic Edition records activity but restricts detailed information to certain popular or relevant sites. Each new paid license includes one year of maintenance and priority support.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.httpwatch.com/.
2. Use a computer running Windows 10 or later, or Windows Server 2016 or later.
3. Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge version 105 or later.
4. Install HttpWatch; version 16.1 and later can be installed for the current Windows user without local administrator rights.
5. Start with the free Basic Edition or choose a paid license.

Verdict

Choose HttpWatch if browser network logs, security diagnostics, and automated performance data collection fit your Windows workflow. The free Basic Edition has restricted detail, so users needing broader inspection should consider a paid license.