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559 560 <style>wistia-player[media-id='m6mz1z8h9z']:not(:defined) { background-image: url('https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/m6mz1z8h9z/swatch'); }</style> 561 <wistia-player media-id="m6mz1z8h9z" aspect="1.7777777777777777"></wistia-player> 562</div> 563</div></section> 564<article class="o-article"><section class="o-section v--lessHigh v--noPaddingBottom"> 565 <div class="o-contentContainer"> 566 <div class="o-customerLogos__column"><p class="o-customerLogos__column__byline a-heading v--small">Teams at leading enterprises ensure API reliability with Uptrends:</p><img class="o-customerLogos__column__logos" 567 width="1800" 568 height="120" 569 src="/img/theme/hero/customerLogos/customerLogos_API.svg" alt="Company logos including IBM, Garmin, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, SpaceX" /></div> 570 </div> 571</section> 572 573<section class="o-section v--lessHigh v--noPaddingBottom"> 574 <div class="o-contentContainer o-features v--centeredColumn u-alignCenter"> 575 <div class="o-features__column"><h5 id="the-challenge" class="anchor-tsp"> 576 The challenge 577</h5> 578<h2 id="why-most-api-monitoring-tools-are-hard-to-implement-and-use" class="anchor-tsp"> 579 Why most API monitoring tools are hard to implement and use 580</h2> 581</div> 582 </div> 583</section> 584 585<section class="o-section v--noPaddingTop"><div class="o-contentContainer o-features v--3Columns"> 586<div class="o-features__column"><figure class="o-features__column__figure"> 587 <img alt="Icon API key fundamentals" class="o-features__column__figure__img v--icon" height="32" loading="lazy" src="/img/sub/icons/api-monitoring/icon-api-fundamentals.svg" width="32" /> 588 </figure><h3 id="they-miss-key-fundamentals" class="anchor-tsp"> 589 They miss key fundamentals 590</h3> 591<p>You need a globally distributed checkpoint network combined with finely tuned alerting thresholds to avoid blind spots in visibility.</p> 592</div> 593 594 595<div class="o-features__column"><figure class="o-features__column__figure"> 596 <img alt="Icon API code editor" class="o-features__column__figure__img v--icon" height="32" loading="lazy" src="/img/sub/icons/api-monitoring/icon-api-flexibility.svg" width="32" /> 597 </figure><h3 id="they-dont-offer-flexibility" class="anchor-tsp"> 598 They donât offer flexibility 599</h3> 600<p>Few tools provide advanced response parsing or custom scripting, severely limiting your ability to simulate real-world API scenarios.</p> 601</div> 602 603 604<div class="o-features__column"><figure class="o-features__column__figure"> 605 <img alt="Icon API configuration script" class="o-features__column__figure__img v--icon" height="32" loading="lazy" src="/img/sub/icons/api-monitoring/icon-api-configure.svg" width="32" /> 606 </figure><h3 id="they-are-too-complex-to-configure" class="anchor-tsp"> 607 They are too complex to configure 608</h3> 609<p>Complex configuration makes it challenging for teams with limited time or technical expertise to set up API monitoring.</p> 610</div> 611 612</div> 613</section> 614 615<section class="o-section"> 616 <div class="o-contentContainer o-cta v--image v--meshWave"> 617 <div class="o-cta__column v--copy"><h2 class="a-heading v--medium">Uptrends is the top-rated tool for API monitoring across all vendors</h2> 618 <p class="a-copy v--mediumLarge">As highlighted in the <strong>2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities</strong> for Digital Experience Monitoring report.</p></div><div class="o-cta__column v--image"> 619 <img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__photo" src="/img/theme/cta/cta-vendors.png" alt="API vendor sitting behind computer" /> 620 </div></div> 621 </section> 622<section class="o-section v--noPaddingTop"><div class="o-contentContainer o-features v--3Columns"> 623<div class="o-features__column"><h3 id="unparalleled-global-coverage" class="anchor-tsp"> 624 Unparalleled global coverage 625</h3> 626<p><span class="large">229</span> worldwide cities in 67 countries â deliver reliable services everywhere.</p> 627</div> 628 629 630<div class="o-features__column"><h3 id="real-world-api-insights" class="anchor-tsp"> 631 Real-world API insights 632</h3> 633<p><span class="large">100%</span>
633 true API performance insights by analyzing real API usage behavior.</p> 634</div> 635 636 637<div class="o-features__column"><h3 id="fast-end-to-end-setup" class="anchor-tsp"> 638 Fast end-to-end setup 639</h3> 640<p><span class="large">5 min</span> until API performance insights â see rapid time-to-value.</p> 641</div> 642 643</div> 644</section> 645 646<section class="o-section"> 647 <div class="o-contentContainer v--centerVertical o-features v--2Columns v--copyLeft"> 648 <div class="o-features__column v--hasCopy"><h5 id="synthetic-api-monitoring-essentials" class="anchor-tsp"> 649 Synthetic API monitoring essentials 650</h5> 651<h2 id="ensure-your-apis-are-always-available" class="anchor-tsp"> 652 Ensure your APIs are always available 653</h2> 654<p>Monitor API uptime and API response time from 229 locations in 67 countries, or from private checkpoints within your own local network.</p> 655<ul> 656<li><strong>Track API uptime</strong>: Monitor your API’s availability to ensure itâs always online and performing as expected.</li> 657<li><strong>Set response time thresholds</strong>: Define custom limits to instantly identify performance issues before users feel the impact.</li> 658<li><strong>Receive real-time alerts</strong>: Get notified immediately when your API deviates from expected performance or availability.</li> 659</ul> 660</div> 661 <div class="o-features__column v--hasImage"> 662 <figure class="figure v--large"> 663 <img 664 src="/img/theme/products/synthetics/api/api-monitoring-essentials.png" 665 srcset="" 666 height="800" 667 width="800" 668 sizes="800px" 669 loading="lazy" 670 alt="Dashboard tiles to view API uptime and response time around the world" 671 /> 672 </figure> 673 </div> 674 </div> 675</section> 676 677<section class="o-section"> 678 <div class="o-contentContainer v--centerVertical o-features v--2Columns v--copyRight"> 679 <div class="o-features__column v--hasCopy"><h5 id="advanced-api-production-testing" class="anchor-tsp"> 680 Advanced API production testing 681</h5> 682<h2 id="monitor-every-single-api-interaction-in-multi-step-scenarios" class="anchor-tsp"> 683 Monitor every single API interaction in multi-step scenarios 684</h2> 685<p>Just because an API is live doesn’t mean it’s working. With multi-step API monitoring, you can mimic real-world API usage to track your API’s actual performance and latency.</p> 686<ul> 687<li><strong>Define multi-step API checks easily</strong>: Retrieve data from each request and use it to perform tasks in other steps.</li> 688<li><strong>Run concurrent tests</strong>: Test from multiple locations simultaneously to detect partial outages and region-specific issues.</li> 689<li><strong>Add multi-stage authentication</strong>: Test scenarios such as retrieving an OAuth token and using it to access protected resources.</li> 690</ul> 691</div> 692 <div class="o-features__column v--hasImage"> 693 <figure class="figure v--large"> 694 <img 695 src="/img/theme/products/synthetics/api/api-monitoring-multi-step-scenarios.png" 696 srcset="" 697 height="800" 698 width="800" 699 sizes="800px" 700 loading="lazy" 701 alt="Building the steps of multi-step API monitoring" 702 /> 703 </figure> 704 </div> 705 </div> 706</section> 707 708<section class="o-section v--customerQuote"> 709 <div class="o-contentContainer o-customerQuote v--light "><div class="o-customerQuote__column v--light "> 710 711 <img class="o-customerQuote__column__icon" width="80" height="80" src="/img/customers/use-case/logo-littlepay.svg" loading="lazy" alt="Customer icon" /><blockquote class="o-customerQuote__statement a-heading v--light ">âIf Littlepay’s APIs fail for any reason, it could bring entire cities to a halt â literally. […] I was able to give the monitor to someone that had never used it before. It doesnât require any training or expertise. The API step editor is very simple to use.â</blockquote> 712 713 <div class="o-customerQuote__customerName v--light a-heading v--extraSmall">Brendan Buckley</div><div class="o-customerQuote__customerTitle v--light a-copy v--small">Head of Engineering at Littlepay</div></div> 714 715 <div class="o-customerQuote__column v--light v--photo"><div class="o-customerQuote__column__photo"> 716 <img class="o-customerQuote__column__photo__img" width="800" height="468" src="/img/cu
716stomers/photos/case-study-littlepay.jpg" loading="lazy" alt="Testimonial photo of customer" /> 717 </div><div class="o-customerQuote__button v--light"> 718 <a class="a-link--arrow v--bold v--animate" href="/use-case/littlepay">Read customer case study</a> 719 </div></div></div> 720</section> 721 722<section class="o-section"> 723 <div class="o-contentContainer v--centerVertical o-features v--2Columns v--copyLeft"> 724 <div class="o-features__column v--hasCopy"><h5 id="easy-configuration" class="anchor-tsp"> 725 Easy configuration 726</h5> 727<h2 id="configure-and-deploy-api-monitoring-fast-and-easy" class="anchor-tsp"> 728 Configure and deploy API monitoring, fast and easy 729</h2> 730<p>No need for extensive coding and technical expertise. Monitor the availability, performance, and functionality of both first-party and third-party APIs.</p> 731<ul> 732<li><strong>Configure with ease</strong>: Easy setup for both technical and non-technical users. Save resources and scale effortlessly.</li> 733<li><strong>Use automatic variables</strong>: Simplify API test creation with built-in variables like timestamps or GUIDs to accelerate your setup.</li> 734<li><strong>Test advanced scenarios</strong>: Test redirects, CRUD operations, add pre- and post-API scripting, and validate error handling.</li> 735</ul> 736</div> 737 <div class="o-features__column v--hasImage"> 738 <figure class="figure v--large"> 739 <img 740 src="/img/theme/products/synthetics/api/api-monitoring-configuration.png" 741 srcset="" 742 height="800" 743 width="800" 744 sizes="800px" 745 loading="lazy" 746 alt="The visual code editor for easy setup of API Monitoring" 747 /> 748 </figure> 749 </div> 750 </div> 751</section> 752 753<section class="o-section"> 754 <div class="o-contentContainer o-cta v--callOut"> 755 <div class="o-cta__column v--copy"> 756 <h2 class="a-heading v--smallMedium">Create your first API monitor in minutes</h2> 757 <p class="a-copy">No coding required (unless you like to customize). No credit card needed.</p> 758 </div><div class="o-cta__column v--button"> 759 <a class="a-button v--tertiary v--light v--mediumLarge" href="/signup">Get started for free</a> 760 </div></div> 761 </section> 762<section class="o-section"> 763 <div class="o-contentContainer o-features v--sideToSide"><div class="o-features__column"><h3 id="for-api-consumers" class="anchor-tsp"> 764 For API consumers 765</h3> 766<p>Monitor uptime of third-party APIs and ensure they meet SLAs and performance benchmarks.</p> 767<ul> 768<li><strong>E-commerce</strong>: Inventory, payments, and shipping APIs.</li> 769<li><strong>Retail</strong>: Track POS, loyalty, and customer APIs.</li> 770<li><strong>Media & Entertainment</strong>: Monitor CDNs and social media APIs.</li> 771<li><strong>Manufacturing</strong>: Monitor IoT and supply chain APIs.</li> 772</ul> 773</div> 774<div class="o-features__column"><h3 id="for-api-publishers" class="anchor-tsp"> 775 For API publishers 776</h3> 777<p>Guarantee reliable API performance for customers and third parties. Keep your APIs available, performant, and detect unusual behavior.</p> 778<ul> 779<li><strong>SaaS providers</strong>: Monitor APIs for CRM, HR, and financial tools.</li> 780<li><strong>Healthcare</strong>: Track APIs for EHR, telemedicine, and health apps.</li> 781<li><strong>Payment processors</strong>: Ensure reliable payment integrations.</li> 782<li><strong>Financial services</strong>: Monitor open banking and payment APIs.</li> 783</ul> 784</div> 785</div> 786</section> 787 788<section class="o-section v--centerVertical v--noPaddingBottom"> 789 <div class="o-contentContainer o-features v--centeredColumn u-alignCenter"><h5 class="o-features">Customer case studies</h5><h2>Why industry leaders choose Uptrends for API production monitoring</h2><p>Discover how leading companies safeguard API reliability with proactive synthetic monitoring. See how they reduce API downtime and maintain global API performance.</p></div> 790</section> 791<section class="o-section v--centerVertical"> 792 <div class="o-contentContainer"> 793 <div class="o-gridHub"> 794 795<a href="/use-case/littlepay/" class="o-gridHub__column v--caseStudy"> 796 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer"><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__icon" loading="lazy" height="120px" width="120px" src="/img/cu
796stomers/use-case/icon-littlepay.png" /><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__photo" loading="lazy" height="431px" width="252px" src="/img/customers/photos/case-study-littlepay.jpg" /> 797 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__overlay"></div></div> 798 <div class="o-gridHub__column__contentContainer"><div> 799 <p class="o-gridHub__column__label">Finance</p> 800 </div><h3 class="o-gridHub__column__heading">Littlepay protects the reliability of their payment processing APIs by verifying API functionality and performance</h3><span class="a-link--arrow v--bold v--animate">Read customer case study</span> 801 </div> 802</a> 803 804<a href="/use-case/lloyds/" class="o-gridHub__column v--caseStudy"> 805 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer"><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__icon" loading="lazy" height="120px" width="120px" src="/img/customers/use-case/icon-lloyds.png" /><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__photo" loading="lazy" height="431px" width="252px" src="/img/customers/photos/case-study-lloyds.jpg" /> 806 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__overlay"></div></div> 807 <div class="o-gridHub__column__contentContainer"><div> 808 <p class="o-gridHub__column__label">Healthcare</p> 809 </div><h3 class="o-gridHub__column__heading">LloydsPharmacy ensures patients experience reliable and efficient service when accessing online healthcare</h3><span class="a-link--arrow v--bold v--animate">Read customer case study</span> 810 </div> 811</a> 812 813<a href="/use-case/way2web/" class="o-gridHub__column v--caseStudy"> 814 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer"><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__icon" loading="lazy" height="120px" width="120px" src="/img/customers/use-case/icon-paqt.png" /><img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__photo" loading="lazy" height="431px" width="252px" src="/img/customers/photos/case-study-way2web.jpg" /> 815 <div class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__overlay"></div></div> 816 <div class="o-gridHub__column__contentContainer"><div> 817 <p class="o-gridHub__column__label">Software</p> 818 </div><h3 class="o-gridHub__column__heading">PAQT uses Uptrends to monitor APIs, optimizing performance and addressing issues before they impact end-users</h3><span class="a-link--arrow v--bold v--animate">Read customer case study</span> 819 </div> 820</a> 821 822</div> 823 </div> 824</section> 825 826<section class="o-section"> 827 <div class="o-contentContainer o-cta v--image v--meshWave"> 828 <div class="o-cta__column v--copy"><h5 class="o-cta__column__label">Free 30-day trial</h5><h2 class="a-heading v--medium">Try API monitoring for free today</h2> 829 <p class="a-copy v--mediumLarge">Start monitoring your APIs and get 30 days of free access to advanced API performance tracking, API uptime monitoring, and real-time error detection. No credit card required.</p><div class="o-cta__column v--button"> 830 <a class="a-button v--primary v--medium" href="/signup/business">Get started for free</a> 831 </div></div><div class="o-cta__column v--image"> 832 <img class="o-gridHub__column__imageContainer__photo" src="/img/theme/cta/cta-user.png" alt="People looking a laptop" /> 833 </div></div> 834 </section> 835<section class="o-section v--narrowSpacing"> 836 <div class="o-contentContainer o-faq"> 837 <div class="o-faq__intro"> 838 <h2 class="a-heading v--medium">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> 839 <p>If you'd like a closer look or personalized guidance, we'll be happy to show you how Uptrends API monitoring can be tailored for your specific use cases.</p> 840 <a class="a-button v--primary" href="/demos">Book my 1-on-1 demo</a> 841 </div> 842 <div class="o-faq__list"> 843 844<input class="hidden" id="faq-13-0" type="radio" name="faq-items" autocomplete="off"> 845<div class="o-faq__item"> 846 <label for="faq-13-0">What is API monitoring?</label> 847 <div class="o-faq__item__answer"> 848 <p>API monitoring is a form of synthetic monitoring that tracks the availability, performance, and functionality of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).</p> 849 850 </div> 851</div> 852 853 854<input class="hidden" id="faq-13-1" type="radio" name="faq-items" autocomplete="off"> 855<div class="o-faq__item"> 856 <label for="faq-13-1">Why is API monitoring important?</label> 857 <div class="o-faq__item__answer"> 858 <p>API monitoring lets you proactively identify poor performing APIs, prevent outages, and maintain the reliability of your digital services.</p> 859 860 </div> 861</div> 862 863 864<input class="hidden" id="faq-13-2" type="radio" name="faq-items" autocomplete="off"> 865<div class="o-faq__item"> 866 <label for="faq-13-2">What authentication methods does Uptrends support?</label> 867 <div class="o-faq__item__answer"> 868 <p>Uptrends covers authentication methods such as Basic Auth, OAuth, API keys, and client certificates, making it compatible with secure APIs.</p> 869 870 </div> 871</div> 872 873 874<input class="hidden" id="faq-13-3" type="radio" name="faq-items" autocomplete="off"> 875<div class="o-faq__item"> 876 <label for="faq-13-3">Can Uptrends monitor APIs from within a private network?</label> 877 <div class="o-faq__item__answer"> 878 <p>Yes! 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