HttpWatch vs Requestly

Struggling to choose between HttpWatch and Requestly? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

HttpWatch is a Development solution with tags like http, network, debugging.

It boasts features such as Captures all HTTP traffic between browser and server, Inspects headers, parameters, cookies, timings, Analyzes page load performance, Identifies slow requests, Checks for failed requests, Monitors AJAX requests, Supports HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2, Integrates with developer tools in IE, Chrome, Firefox, Provides API for automating tests, Offers advanced session analysis, Includes caching analysis, Supports SSL decryption and pros including Comprehensive HTTP inspection, Detailed performance metrics, Easy to use interface, Integrates into browsers, Automation capabilities, Advanced analysis features.

On the other hand, Requestly is a Development product tagged with api, debugging, testing.

Its standout features include Modify HTTP requests, Mock REST APIs, Modify responses, Automate workflows, Debug network requests, Test API endpoints, and it shines with pros like Easy to use interface, Powerful modification engine, Support for automation, Can be used to test APIs, Available as browser extension and standalone app.

Feature	HttpWatch	Requestly
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Development	Development

Product Overview

HttpWatch

Description: HttpWatch is a developer tool for debugging and analyzing HTTP requests. It captures all HTTP traffic between the browser and server, letting developers inspect headers, parameters, cookies, timings, and more to optimize web pages and applications.

Requestly

Description: Requestly is a browser extension and web debugging proxy that allows you to modify network requests and responses. It can be used for testing, debugging, automation, mock REST APIs, and modifying requests and responses on the fly.

Key Features Comparison

HttpWatch Features

• Captures all HTTP traffic between browser and server
• Inspects headers, parameters, cookies, timings
• Analyzes page load performance
• Identifies slow requests
• Checks for failed requests
• Monitors AJAX requests
• Supports HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2
• Integrates with developer tools in IE, Chrome, Firefox
• Provides API for automating tests
• Offers advanced session analysis
• Includes caching analysis
• Supports SSL decryption

Requestly Features

• Modify HTTP requests
• Mock REST APIs
• Modify responses
• Automate workflows
• Debug network requests
• Test API endpoints

Pros & Cons Analysis

HttpWatch

Pros

• Comprehensive HTTP inspection
• Detailed performance metrics
• Easy to use interface
• Integrates into browsers
• Automation capabilities
• Advanced analysis features

Cons

• No browser plugin for Safari
• Limited to Windows platform
• Steep learning curve for advanced features

Requestly

Pros

• Easy to use interface
• Powerful modification engine
• Support for automation
• Can be used to test APIs
• Available as browser extension and standalone app

Cons

• Limited free plan
• Can be complex for beginners
• Requires technical knowledge to use advanced features

Pricing Comparison

HttpWatch

• Free version with limited features
• One-time purchase for Standard and Professional editions
• Volume licensing available

Requestly

• Freemium
• Subscription-Based