Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring simulates multi-step user workflows in real browsers to monitor web-application availability, functionality, and performance. A no-code recorder captures transactions for playback in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, and existing Selenium IDE cases in .side format can be imported. Recorded transactions can run from more than 130 global monitoring locations. For diagnosis, the product provides step-level timing, resource waterfall charts, screenshots, and root cause analysis reports. Intelligent Capture detects changes to interactive page elements and updates transaction scripts. Example workflows include logins, checkouts, payments, banking, healthcare portals, e-commerce, and SaaS. Listed integrations include ServiceNow, PagerDuty, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and webhooks. The Trust Center lists security controls such as audit logging, role-based access, MFA, and encryption at rest and in transit, alongside compliance items including ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA. The 30-day fully functional trial includes web transaction monitoring and requires no credit card. Recording allows up to 20 steps with an advanced license. Synthetic transaction add-ons are listed at 8.00 USD per month for Professional and 10.00 USD per month for Enterprise, each for 10,000 runs.
Who it is for
It suits teams monitoring browser-based workflows such as logins, payments, and online services. Teams using Selenium IDE cases or alerting integrations may also find the listed import and connection options relevant.
What is good
- Records transactions without code.
- Runs recorded checks from more than 130 locations.
- Provides step timings, screenshots, and resource waterfalls.
- Intelligent Capture updates scripts when interactive page elements change.
- 30-day trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- Recording is limited to 20 steps with an advanced license.
- Synthetic transaction add-ons are priced by monthly run allowance.
- A fully functional trial lasts 30 days.
Verdict
Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring combines browser transaction recording with diagnostics and global execution locations. The 20-step recording limit and add-on run pricing are worth considering for the workflows you plan to monitor.
Get started with Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring
- Visit the Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring website.
- Start the fully functional 30-day trial without a credit card.
- Record a browser transaction with the no-code recorder, or import a Selenium IDE .side case.
- Choose Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for playback.
- Select a monitoring location from the available global locations.
Limits to know first
Browser transaction recording allows a maximum of 20 steps with an advanced license. Synthetic transaction add-ons are listed at 8.00 USD per month for 10,000 runs with Professional and 10.00 USD per month for 10,000 runs with Enterprise.
Questions about Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring
Is there a free plan or trial?
A free plan is listed, along with a fully functional 30-day trial. The trial includes web transaction monitoring and does not require a credit card to start.
How much do the synthetic transaction add-ons cost?
The Professional add-on is 8.00 USD per month for 10,000 synthetic runs. The Enterprise add-on is 10.00 USD per month for 10,000 synthetic runs.
Which browsers can play back recorded transactions?
Recorded browser transactions can be played back in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
Can I import Selenium tests?
Yes. Existing Selenium IDE test cases in .side format can be imported into the transaction monitor.
What integrations are listed?
Listed integrations include ServiceNow, PagerDuty, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Jira, and webhooks.
How long can a recorded transaction be?
The browser transaction documentation sets a maximum of 20 recorded steps with an advanced license.
Site24x7 Synthetic Monitoring plans and pricing
All plansCompared on synthetic monitoring
- Free plan
- Yes
- Fastest schedule
- 1-minute
- Browser checks
- Yes
- API checks
- Yes
- Transaction checks
- Yes
- Journey checks
- Yes
