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Highlight.io vs Plunk

Highlight.io (Monitoring) and Plunk (Email) take different approaches to development. Highlight.io: Open-source full-stack monitoring with session replay error tracking and logging Plunk: Open-source transactional email with built-in contact management and automations

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Highlight.io

Open-source full-stack monitoring with session replay error tracking and logging

Category
Monitoring
Subcategory
Observability
Pricing
Free (500 sessions/mo) / $150/mo
Tier
free
monitoringobservabilityfull-stackopen-source
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Plunk

Open-source transactional email with built-in contact management and automations

Category
Email
Subcategory
Transactional Email
Pricing
Free (1K/mo) / $20/mo
Tier
free
emailtransactional emailopen-source

Key differences

DimensionHighlight.ioPlunk
PricingFree (500 sessions/mo) / $150/moFree (1K/mo) / $20/mo
PlatformObservabilityTransactional Email
Capabilitiesmonitoring, observability, full-stackemail, transactional email

Choose Highlight.io if...

  • Highlight.io fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Choose Plunk if...

  • Plunk fits your specific workflow and team preferences

Community pros and cons

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Frequently asked questions

Is Highlight.io or Plunk better for beginners?
Both tools are accessible. Highlight.io and Plunk are similar in approachability — try both and see which workflow clicks.
Which is cheaper, Highlight.io or Plunk?
Both have a free pricing model. Highlight.io: Free (500 sessions/mo) / $150/mo. Plunk: Free (1K/mo) / $20/mo. Compare their specific plans to find the best value.
Can I use Highlight.io and Plunk together?
Yes — Highlight.io (Monitoring) and Plunk (Email) serve different roles and can complement each other in a project.
Is Highlight.io open source?
Yes, Highlight.io is open source. Plunk is also open source.

Verdict

Highlight.io and Plunk solve different problems. Choose based on whether you need a monitoring or a email.

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