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Request Metrics vs DebugBear: catalog facts
Request MetricsDebugBear
Freemium

Sign-up is free to start; demos are offered for larger teams.

Freemium

The single speed test is free; monitoring is a paid service with a free trial.

Web Web
  • Real user monitoring and lab testing in one service
  • Automatic weekly Lighthouse scans on desktop and mobile
  • Detailed load breakdown with a step-by-step filmstrip
  • Combines lab tests with real-user Core Web Vitals
  • Hosted service only, with no self-hosted option
  • Plan limits are not detailed in the research
  • Free test runs from a limited set of locations
  • Continuous monitoring requires a paid plan
Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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