What is Runscope API Monitoring?

Runscope API Monitoring delivers comprehensive uptime and performance monitoring for RESTful APIs, empowering businesses to detect downtime, slow responses, or data inconsistencies before they affect end users. Utilizing AI Script Assistant and data-driven testing capabilities, Runscope streamlines complex monitoring workflows including multi-step transactions and authentication layers, ensuring rapid bug detection and resolution.

The platform offers global monitoring from 19 locations, integrates seamlessly with popular communication and alerting tools, and allows import of OpenAPI or Postman definitions for quick setup. Teams enjoy advanced features such as private API/on-premises agents, custom scripting libraries, and enhanced response analytics—all designed for scalability and collaboration within engineering and DevOps groups.

Features

Global Monitoring: Test APIs from 19 global locations to ensure worldwide reliability.
Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant notifications via email, webhooks, Slack, DataDog, PagerDuty, and more.
AI Script Assistant: Automate test script creation and maintenance using AI-driven assistance.
Data Validation: Automatically verifies API payloads and responses for accuracy.
CI Integration: Seamlessly incorporate API monitoring into continuous integration workflows.
Private APIs/On-Premises Agent: Monitor private and internal APIs securely.
OpenAPI & Postman Import: Instantly set up monitors by importing API definitions or collections.
Custom Script Libraries: Enhance monitoring with reusable custom scripting and advanced logic.
Performance Reporting: Access daily reports on API speed, reliability, and issue trends.
Scalable Plans: Flexible plans and request limits for teams of all sizes.

Use Cases

Detecting API downtime or performance degradation before customers are affected.
Validating the accuracy and format of API responses during product releases.
Monitoring multi-step API workflows and chained requests.
Supporting DevOps and engineering teams with automated, global reliability checks.
Integrating API health alerts with incident management and collaboration tools.
Testing internal or private APIs behind firewalls using on-premises agents.
Ensuring compliance and uptime for APIs critical to business operations.

FAQs

What is a request in Runscope API Monitoring?

A request is any HTTP API call you create with API Monitoring in an API monitor.
What happens if I go over my request limit?

Request overages are billed according to your plan tier and will be added to your next scheduled payment.
Does Runscope API Monitoring support private or internal APIs?

Yes, it supports monitoring private APIs with on-premises agents.
Can I import my API definitions from OpenAPI or Postman?

Yes, you can easily import API monitors using OpenAPI (Swagger) or Postman collections.
Is my payment information secure with Runscope?

All credit card transactions are handled securely over SSL with a PCI-certified provider, and card data is not stored on Runscope servers.