What it does
Uptrends is a hosted synthetic monitoring service with uptime, browser, transaction, and API monitor types. Basic uptime monitors request a URL and evaluate its response, while other monitor types can represent more involved user journeys. The interface lets teams set check intervals, error conditions, and alerts, then review checks from selected locations.
For a simple public endpoint, create an uptime monitor, enter the URL, and set the check interval and the conditions that should count as an error. The official setup guide provides more than one route through the interface: for example, Monitoring > Monitor setup +, then choose a monitor type, configure its settings, and save. Basic uptime checks expect a successful HTTP 200 response; use a browser, transaction, or API monitor when reachability alone is not the signal you need.
Uptrends sells subscription plans and advertises a 30-day trial without a credit card. The pricing page describes its Core plan around regional availability and performance monitoring, with higher tiers for more advanced journeys and teams. Check the current monitor and checkpoint allowances before budgeting a large set of checks; this record does not estimate a usage bill.
Strengths
- Separate Uptime, Browser, Transaction, and API monitor types support different checks.
- Monitor settings include check interval and error conditions.
- A 30-day trial is listed without a credit card requirement.
Watch out for
- A basic uptime monitor checks endpoint response and expects HTTP 200; it does not by itself model a complete user journey.
- Monitor coverage and costs depend on the selected plan and check configuration.
Best for
- Checking public site availability from remote checkpoints
- Testing critical browser transactions or API endpoints on a schedule
Sources
- Uptime Monitoring overview | Uptrends (Oct 25, 2026)
- Create and set up a monitor | Uptrends (Oct 25, 2026)
- Configure monitor settings | Uptrends (Oct 25, 2026)
- Plans & Pricing | Uptrends (Oct 25, 2026)