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CA App Synthetic Monitor vs Sitewatch
Both stand on synthetic monitoring. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
CA App Synthetic Monitor combines external performance checks with reporting, alerts, and several integration options. Its trial provides a defined starting allowance, while paid plans and limits require choosing an appropriate configuration.
Visit CA App Synthetic Monitor Free plan Web
Sitewatch combines page-level checks with incident explanations and deployment-triggered checks. Its free plan is limited to one site and page, while paid plans add capacity and faster checks.
Visit SitewatchThe facts
| CA App Synthetic Monitor | Sitewatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | asm.saas.broadcom.com | getsitewatch.com |
| On synthetic monitoring | #22 of 39 | #18 of 39 |
CA App Synthetic Monitor: what it does well
- Monitoring from 146 worldwide stations
- Browser, API, and transaction checks
- Checkpoint order can be specified
- Customizable plans and alerts
- Free 30-day trial included
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing requires a request
- Plan allowances vary by tier
- API daily limits apply
Sitewatch: what it does well
- Checks page content and components, not just server availability
- Incident reports include evidence and tailored fix checklists
- Deploy checks support Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Actions, and webhooks
- Offers alerts through several channels, including SMS
What to know first
- Free plan covers one site and one page per site
- Alert channel availability varies by plan
- Free plan retains data for seven days
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