API-Monitor

API-Monitor is a Coding & Development tool that monitors APIs and sends instant alerts when they change. It helps users detect third-party API changes before they impact applications.

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Pricing

Freemium · Paid

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

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What is API-Monitor?

API-Monitor is a specialized tool designed to provide instant alerts for changes in third-party APIs. It eliminates the need for constant dashboard monitoring, notifying users via email or webhooks when an API's structure or status code changes. The service checks API endpoints every 5, 15, or 60 minutes, tracking response structures and detecting modifications like missing fields, new fields, or type changes. This proactive monitoring helps prevent production failures and reduces debugging time, ensuring applications remain functional even when external APIs evolve. It offers a simple setup process, requiring only an API endpoint URL and optional headers or webhook configurations.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and startup founders who need to proactively monitor third-party APIs, receive instant alerts on changes, and prevent application downtime. Especially valuable for maintaining integrations with critical services like Stripe, OpenAI, or Shopify without constant manual checks.

Common actions

monitor API changes

receive API alerts

prevent API breaks

track API structure

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Capabilities

Key features

Instant email alerts
Webhook integration
Detect status code changes
Detect missing fields
Detect new fields
Detect type changes
Scheduled API checks

Target Audience

developerstartup founder

Integrations

webhooks

Pricing & Plans

Freemium · Paid

Not publicly disclosed. Check api-monitor.dev for current pricing.

FAQs

What kind of API changes does API-Monitor detect?

API-Monitor detects various changes including modifications to status codes, the addition or removal of fields, and alterations to data types within the API response structure. This comprehensive detection ensures you are informed of any significant shifts.

How frequently does API-Monitor check my API endpoints?

You can configure API-Monitor to check your API endpoints at intervals of every 5, 15, or 60 minutes. This flexibility allows you to choose a monitoring frequency that best suits the criticality and volatility of your integrated APIs.

Does API-Monitor offer a free plan?

Yes, API-Monitor provides a free tier that allows you to monitor one API endpoint without requiring a credit card. This is a great way to try out the service and experience its core alerting capabilities.

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