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Checkly vs Kinde

Checkly (Monitoring) and Kinde (Auth) take different approaches to development. Checkly: Synthetic monitoring and testing for APIs and browser transactions as code Kinde: All-in-one auth with built-in orgs RBAC feature flags and billing hooks for SaaS

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Checkly

Synthetic monitoring and testing for APIs and browser transactions as code

Category
Monitoring
Subcategory
Uptime Monitoring
Pricing
Free (50 checks) / $30/mo
Tier
free
monitoringuptime monitoring
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Kinde

All-in-one auth with built-in orgs RBAC feature flags and billing hooks for SaaS

Category
Auth
Subcategory
Auth Provider
Pricing
Free (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+
Tier
free
authauth provider

Key differences

DimensionChecklyKinde
PricingFree (50 checks) / $30/moFree (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+
PlatformUptime MonitoringAuth Provider
Capabilitiesmonitoring, uptime monitoringauth, auth provider

Choose Checkly if...

  • Checkly fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Kinde if...

  • Kinde fits your specific workflow and team preferences

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Frequently asked questions

Is Checkly or Kinde better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Checkly and Kinde are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Checkly or Kinde?
Both have a free pricing model. Checkly: Free (50 checks) / $30/mo. Kinde: Free (10.5K MAU) / $25/mo+. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Checkly and Kinde together?
Yes — Checkly (Monitoring) and Kinde (Auth) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.

Verdict

Checkly and Kinde solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a monitoring or a auth.

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