UptimeEye vs Checkly: multi-step monitoring compared
Checkly: Synthetic monitoring and Playwright checks
Monitor complete user journeys, not just "is my site up"
Why multi-step monitoring matters:
UptimeEye tells you if customers can actually log in, check out, and complete their journey - not just whether your homepage loads.
→ Multi-step flows included from €0 (Pro: €29/month)
14 days of Pro included, then free forever. No credit card.
Why teams switch from Checkly to UptimeEye
Why multi-step flow monitoring matters
UptimeEye monitors complete user journeys, not just whether your site is "up" - catching failures before your customers do.
UptimeEye's multi-step flow
Complete user journey testing - verify every critical step
The advantage:
No-code multi-step API flows with variable extraction on every plan - free (5 steps) and Pro (10 steps, €29/month)
Multi-step checks at Checkly
Available
Multistep checks: each HTTP request counts as one API check run
Real-world examples:
- Chain API requests with extracted variables - no Playwright scripts to maintain
- Test login → fetch token → call API journeys in minutes
- Cover the most common end-to-end failures without a synthetics platform
Pricing
Starting prices of UptimeEye and Checkly
- UptimeEye:
- Free, then €29/month
- Checkly:
- Free, then $24/month (Detect Starter, billed annually)
Multi-step flows on every plan, no add-on pricing
Feature comparison
See how UptimeEye stacks up against Checkly across monitoring capabilities, integrations, and value.
Monitoring Capabilities
| Feature | UptimeEye | Checkly |
|---|---|---|
HTTP/HTTPS Monitoring | ||
Playwright Browser Checks | ||
Cron Job Monitoring | 3 free, 50 on Pro | |
Latency Diagnostics (DNS/TCP/TLS/TTFB) |
Ease of Use
| Feature | UptimeEye | Checkly |
|---|---|---|
Setup Without Writing Code | Code-first (Playwright) |
Status Pages & Incident Management
| Feature | UptimeEye | Checkly |
|---|---|---|
Public Status Pages | 1 free, 3 on Pro |
Pricing & Value
| Feature | UptimeEye | Checkly |
|---|---|---|
Free Plan | 5 monitors + 3 cron + flows | 10 uptime monitors |
50 Monitors | €29/month (incl. 50 cron monitors) | $24/month billed annually (Detect Starter) |
Team Features | 5 members included at €29 | Detect Team $64/month billed annually ($80 monthly) |
Logs & AI
| Feature | UptimeEye | Checkly |
|---|---|---|
Logs next to the alert | Every plan, 1 GB free, EU-hosted | |
Log retention on the free plan | 1 GB / month, 3 days | |
MCP server | Included, 70 tools | Every plan |
Logs tools for AI assistants | 5 read-only logs tools | No log search |
Monitoring Capabilities
HTTP/HTTPS Monitoring
Playwright Browser Checks
Cron Job Monitoring
Latency Diagnostics (DNS/TCP/TLS/TTFB)
Ease of Use
Setup Without Writing Code
Status Pages & Incident Management
Public Status Pages
Pricing & Value
Free Plan
50 Monitors
Team Features
Logs & AI
Logs next to the alert
Log retention on the free plan
MCP server
Logs tools for AI assistants
Switch from Checkly in 3 easy steps
Most teams complete their migration in under an hour. We make it easy to transition without downtime.
Review Your Checkly Checks
List your Checkly API checks, browser checks, heartbeats, and alert channels. Identify which browser checks are really API journeys in disguise - those convert directly to UptimeEye multi-step flows.
Recreate in UptimeEye
Set up uptime monitors, cron monitors, and multi-step flows in UptimeEye's UI in minutes - no scripts to port. Connect your alert channels (Slack, PagerDuty, and more work on every plan).
Validate & Switch
Run both tools in parallel for a few days. If you have a handful of true browser-automation checks left, decide whether you still need them - many teams find multi-step API flows cover their critical journeys.
Need help migrating?
Our team is here to help you migrate smoothly. We'll answer your questions and guide you through the process.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Checkly to UptimeEye.
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Is there a free trial?
This comparison is based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Features and pricing may change. Please visit Checkly's official website for the most up-to-date information. Product names and logos are trademarks of their respective owners.