REST API Monitoring

Monitor API Performance Before Users Notice Issues

Track availability, response times, and errors of your REST APIs from multiple global locations. Detect breaking changes, schema modifications, and unexpected data structures before they break your integrations.

10+ Locations
Global Checks
SOON
JSON/XML
Validation
1-Min
Check Interval
14-Day Free Trial
No Credit Card Required

API Endpoints Status

All Online
GET /api/users
Response: 124ms
99.9%
POST /api/orders
Response: 89ms
99.9%
GET /api/products
Response: 256ms
98.2%

Why is API monitoring essential for modern applications?

API monitoring ensures your backend services and integrations are always available and performing correctly. PingView monitors your REST APIs from 10+ global locations, checking response times, status codes, and data structures. By receiving instant alerts when APIs fail or change unexpectedly, you prevent application crashes, maintain user trust, and catch breaking changes before they impact production.

Multi-location checks detect regional API outages instantly

Response validation catches schema changes and data corruption

Authentication support for APIs requiring tokens or keys

Workflow testing validates complex multi-step API sequences

API Failures Cost Revenue and Trust

Your mobile apps and web applications rely on APIs. When they fail, your business stops.

Breaking Changes Blindside You

API providers update versions, change response schemas, or deprecate fields without proper notice—breaking your production integrations overnight.

Schema Changes Go Undetected

Field names change, data types shift, nested objects flatten—your code expects one structure but receives another, causing silent failures.

Version Updates Break Integrations

Third-party APIs release v2, internal microservices get updated by other teams—suddenly your app can't parse responses anymore.

Complete API Monitoring Solution

Track performance, validate responses, and catch issues before they impact users

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Schema Validation

Define expected JSON/XML structure and get alerted when responses deviate—catch breaking changes before users do.

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Breaking Change Detection

Monitor field presence, data types, and response structure. Know immediately when APIs change without warning.

Coming Soon

Response Content Assertions

Validate specific fields exist, check value ranges, verify enums—ensure data integrity beyond HTTP 200.

Multi-Location Monitoring

Test your APIs from 10+ global locations to ensure consistent performance worldwide.

API Workflow Testing

Chain multiple API calls to test complex user journeys and data dependencies—catch cross-service breaking changes.

Smart Alerting

Get notified via email, Slack, Teams, or SMS when APIs fail, slow down, or return unexpected data.

Coming Soon: Advanced Schema Validation

Real Scenarios Where Schema Validation Saves You

Catch breaking changes before they cost you money and trust

🔥 Payment API Changes Data Type

Problem: Field "amount" changes from integer to decimal format

Impact: Incorrect charge calculations in production

PingView: Schema validation alerts you: "Expected integer, got float"

⚠️ Internal Team Renames Fields

Problem: Response changes from {"name": "..."} to {"first_name": "..."}

Impact: Your UI shows blank data for all users

PingView: Field assertion fails: required "name" field missing in response

💥 Third-Party API Deprecates Fields

Problem: Provider renames fields without proper notice period

Impact: Your integration code breaks unexpectedly

PingView: Get immediate alert when expected fields disappear from responses

🚨 Auth Service Returns 200 with Error

Problem: API returns {"status": "error"} but HTTP 200 status code

Impact: Silent authentication failures—users can't log in

PingView: Content validation catches the "error" status value

Perfect For Every API Use Case

Monitor internal microservices, third-party integrations, and public APIs

Microservices Architecture

Monitor inter-service communication and catch failures in your distributed systems before they cascade.

Authentication servicesPayment gatewaysData aggregation APIsInternal tools

Third-Party Integrations

Track external API reliability and get alerted when partners experience downtime or breaking changes.

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)CRM systems (Salesforce)Marketing toolsShipping APIs

Mobile App Backends

Ensure your mobile application APIs respond quickly from all regions where your users are located.

User authenticationContent deliveryPush notificationsIn-app purchases

Public API Products

Monitor the APIs you offer to customers and maintain SLA commitments with real-time uptime data.

Developer APIsPartner integrationsWebhook endpointsGraphQL services

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Store Owner

SSL for 6 client stores was about to fail in 24h. PingView caught it, we fixed it - zero panic.

E-commerce Agency

Black Friday, 10x traffic. Server crashed. Alert came in 47 seconds. Restored before losing orders.

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the perfect plan for your monitoring needs.

Protect your revenue for the price of a pizza.

Starter

24.99 $/mo

25 monitors

~1.00 $/monitor

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Professional

74.99 $/mo

100 monitors

~0.75 $/monitor

Everything you need:

SMS & email alerts SSL monitoring Cron job tracking Public status page

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about REST API monitoring

How does REST API monitoring work?

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PingView sends HTTP requests to your API endpoints at regular intervals from multiple global locations. We check response codes, validate response content, and measure response times to ensure your APIs are working correctly.

Can I monitor APIs that require authentication?

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Yes! We support all common authentication methods including API keys, Bearer tokens, Basic Auth, OAuth 2.0, and custom headers. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely.

What happens when an API check fails?

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When we detect a failure, we immediately verify it from a second location to avoid false positives. If confirmed, we send instant alerts via your preferred channels (email, Slack, Teams, SMS) so you can respond quickly.

Can I test API workflows with multiple endpoints?

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Absolutely. Our API workflow feature lets you chain up to 25 API calls in a single test, passing data between requests. This is perfect for testing complex user journeys like authentication → data retrieval → updates.

How do you validate API responses?

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Beyond checking HTTP status codes, we can validate response content using JSON path, XML xpath, or regex patterns. You can check for specific values, data structures, or verify that certain fields exist in the response.

Can you detect breaking changes in API schemas?

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Yes! Define the expected JSON schema or specific fields you rely on. If the API response structure changes—fields removed, renamed, or data types modified—we'll alert you immediately. This catches breaking changes from third-party APIs or internal microservice updates before they break your production app.

What happens when a third-party API releases a new version?

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If you're monitoring the old version and it starts returning different data or gets deprecated, our schema validation will detect the mismatch. You'll get alerted about structural changes, allowing you to update your integration code proactively instead of discovering issues through user complaints.

Is API monitoring included in the free plan?

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Yes! Our free plan includes basic API monitoring for up to 10 endpoints with 5-minute check intervals and email notifications. Upgrade for faster checks, more locations, and advanced features.

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