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Pingdom vs Request Metrics: catalog facts
Pingdom	Request Metrics
Paid Paid service with a free trial.	Freemium Sign-up is free to start; demos are offered for larger teams.
Web	Web
Transaction checks that simulate user flows Real user monitoring alongside synthetic checks	Real user monitoring and lab testing in one service Automatic weekly Lighthouse scans on desktop and mobile
No free plan beyond the trial Part of a larger SolarWinds product line aimed at businesses	Hosted service only, with no self-hosted option Plan limits are not detailed in the research
Hosted service	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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