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HostTracker vs Runscope
Both stand on api monitoring tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
HostTracker combines external monitoring, rechecks, alerts, and status pages with a broad set of developer integrations. The free plan is narrow in monitor count and check frequency; the trial offers more monitors for 30 days.
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Pick Runscope for sequential API tests with detailed assertions, multi-region checks, private locations, and CI/CD use. Consider another option if you need a product that is not transitioning API Monitoring into BlazeMeter or if the paid entry plan exceeds your budget.
Visit RunscopeThe facts
| HostTracker | Runscope | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Personal: $49 a year | Small: $79 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | host-tracker.com | runscope.com |
| On api monitoring tools | #10 of 27 | #9 of 27 |
HostTracker: what it does well
- 14 types of monitoring
- Checks are rechecked from other locations
- Every plan includes public status pages
- 15 listed alert channels
- REST API and multiple developer tools
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to two monitors
- Free-plan checks run every 30 minutes
- Trial applies fair-use limits to SMS and API
Runscope: what it does well
- Checks uptime, correctness, and API performance
- Runs tests in cloud or behind firewalls
- Supports chained requests, variables, and reusable checks
- Imports Swagger, OpenAPI, and Postman definitions
- Sends email, webhook, PagerDuty, and Slack alerts
What to know first
- Small plan costs $79 a month
- Free Starter is limited to 1,000 runs monthly
- Runscope API Monitoring is now part of BlazeMeter
- Unleashed pricing requires contacting the provider
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