Checkly
About Checkly
Checkly treats monitoring as code: API and browser checks living beside your repo. It fits teams who already think in Playwright and CI.
Hobby is free for light personal use; Starter is the first paid rung for startups needing more check runs.
Best for
Teams encoding synthetic API/browser checks as code next to the product repo.
Pricing angle
Hobby $0; paid Starter from $24/mo (Team higher). URL: checklyhq.com/pricing.
Watch out
Browser checks cost more than simple HTTP pings — reserve them for true user journeys.
Checkly pricing snapshot
Hobby $0; paid Starter from $24/mo (Team higher). URL: checklyhq.com/pricing.
Figures can lag the live vendor page. Open official pricing ↗
Free access for Checkly
Yes, free plan is available
Hobby includes capped API/browser runs without a credit card.
Evaluate on Hobby; upgrade to Starter when you need more runs or SMS alerting.
Alternatives to Checkly in Monitoring
Teams encoding synthetic API/browser checks as code next to the product repo. If that profile is not you, these other Monitoring tools on IndieSheet are worth a look — each page has its own pricing write-up.
FAQ
Does Checkly have a free tier?
Hobby includes capped API/browser runs without a credit card. Directory flag: free tier yes.
What is the starting paid price for Checkly?
Hobby $0; paid Starter from $24/mo (Team higher). URL: checklyhq.com/pricing. IndieSheet’s listed starting paid price is $24/mo.
Does Checkly offer a free trial?
Evaluate on Hobby; upgrade to Starter when you need more runs or SMS alerting. Structured trial field: No free trial listed.
What are alternatives to Checkly?
Teams encoding synthetic API/browser checks as code next to the product repo. Nearby Monitoring options on IndieSheet include Axiom, Better Stack, OpenStatus.
How often does IndieSheet check Checkly pricing?
IndieSheet checks pricing on the 1st and 15th of each month. Latest successful snapshot for Checkly: 2026-07-26 · 18:24 UTC (strategy regex).
Price history
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