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API Uptime and Error Rate Monitor

Monitors API endpoints for uptime, latency, and error rate spikes with instant Slack or email alerts

IndustryDeveloper Tools

CompetitionHigh

DifficultyEasy

Pricing Modelsubscription

DeveloperB2BAnalytics

The Problem

Teams running production APIs learn about elevated error rates or latency spikes from angry user reports or Slack messages from other teams, with no automated monitoring alerting them the moment key API health metrics degrade

Why It Works

“API monitoring is a competitive but fragmented space where tools like Datadog and New Relic are overbuilt for small teams, with developer communities regularly asking for a simple endpoint health monitor at indie pricing”

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