Distributed cloud probing · Live from global nodes

See real service performance
from every critical location

WatchTower continuously probes your websites, APIs, DNS, network paths, certificates and database dependencies from multiple geographic locations — and catches degradation before your customers complain.

website · api · dns · ping · tcp · mtr · tls · download · database
30+
Global probe nodes
9
Probe task types
60s
Fastest check interval
24/7
Continuous monitoring
Core Capabilities

One platform for end-to-end service quality

Active probing from user locations and critical network points — turning real user experience into data you can measure, alert on, and trace.

Multi-location probing

Scheduled checks from multiple geographic nodes for websites, APIs, DNS resolution, network reachability, file downloads and certificate validity — the real user's point of view.

User-perceivable metrics

Track response time, resolution latency, connection time, TLS handshakes, time to first byte, download speed, packet loss and routing hops — every experience, quantified.

Dashboards & SLO reports

Trend analysis, regional comparisons, availability and latency reports — prove your service level to teams and customers with evidence, not anecdotes.

Actionable alerts

Rules-based notifications for failures, slow responses, packet loss, certificate risks and connectivity anomalies — routed to the right team with minimal noise.

Reliable collection at scale

Built on reliable message queues and high-performance databases for stable collection, storage and querying of probe data at any scale.

Unified operations

Tasks, nodes, alert rules and team permissions managed in one place — configure once, apply globally. Distributed monitoring, made as simple as local.

Probe Types & Metrics

Ping / TCP / DNS / MTR — full visibility

Not just "is it down?" — pinpoint the source: the target service, DNS, or the network path.

HTTP
Website / API probesStatus codes, response time, TTFB, content validation
DNS
Domain resolutionResolution latency, record consistency, hijack detection
PING
Network reachabilityRound-trip latency, packet loss, jitter
TCP
Port connectivityConnection time, port availability
MTR
Route tracingPer-hop latency, loss localization, routing anomalies
TLS
Certificates & handshakesHandshake time, expiry alerts, chain risk warnings
watchtower · live probe
$ watchtower probe --target cosphi.cc
┌ node Tokyo dns 12ms ttfb 86ms 200 OK
├ node Frankfurt dns 24ms ttfb 210ms 200 OK
├ node Singapore dns 9ms ttfb 64ms 200 OK
├ node São Paulo ping loss 4% mtr hop11
└ node Mumbai tls expires in 12d
 
availability 99.98% · p95 142ms · alerts 2
Why WatchTower

From firefighting to foresight

Detect before complaints

Catch performance degradation before your customers ever feel it.

🎯

Pinpoint the source

Quickly tell whether it's the target service, DNS, or the network path.

📈

Trends, always visible

Availability, latency and experience metrics retained long-term.

🔔

Evidence-based alerts

Notify the right team with proof — fewer false alarms, faster response.

Use Cases

For every team that takes quality seriously

Built for operations, network and application teams that need cross-regional service quality evidence and distributed edge observability.

01

Multi-region website & API monitoring

Continuously probe core business endpoints across regions and know exactly what users experience everywhere.

  • Regional access comparison
  • SLO attainment tracking
  • Post-release regression checks
02

Network path & DNS visibility

Use Ping, TCP, DNS and MTR tasks to see into the network and localize packet loss and routing anomalies fast.

  • Hop-by-hop route analysis
  • DNS hijack / poisoning detection
  • Cross-carrier path comparison
03

Database & dependency health checks

Check databases and critical dependencies from the dependent site's perspective — guard every link in the chain.

  • Dependency availability checks
  • Connection latency monitoring
  • Blast-radius assessment
Pricing

Clear pricing that grows with you

Every plan includes the core probing engine and alerting. Subscribe, or pay as you go — only for what you use.

Starter
US$29/mo
For indie developers and small sites — get started with distributed probing in minutes.
  • 5 probe nodes
  • 20 monitoring tasks
  • HTTP / DNS / Ping / TCP
  • Email alerts
  • MTR route tracing
Choose Starter
Most Popular
Pro
US$99/mo
For growing teams — full-spectrum probing with collaborative alerting.
  • 15 probe nodes
  • 100 monitoring tasks
  • All task types + MTR
  • Certificate risk + TLS monitoring
  • Multi-channel alerts + SLO reports
Choose Pro
Pay as you go
US$1/1,000 checks
No monthly fee. Pay only for what you use — credits never expire. Great for bursty traffic or short projects.
  • Top up from US$10
  • All task types
  • Credits never expire
  • Email alerts
  • Upgrade to a subscription anytime
Top Up Now
Enterprise
Custom 
For large-scale operations — dedicated nodes, private deployment and SLA guarantees.
  • Unlimited nodes & tasks
  • Dedicated / on-premises deployment
  • Database dependency checks
  • API integration & webhooks
  • Dedicated support & SLA
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Ready to see how your service really performs?

Activate WatchTower and run your first probe from nodes around the world. Multiple online payment methods supported — instant activation after payment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is WatchTower different from ordinary uptime monitoring?+
Ordinary monitors usually check "is the site up?" from a single point. WatchTower actively probes from many real geographic locations and quantifies response time, DNS, packet loss, routing hops and certificates alongside availability — so you can tell whether the problem is the target service, DNS, or the network path.
Which probe types are supported?+
Website/API (HTTP), DNS resolution, Ping reachability, TCP ports, MTR route tracing, TLS certificates, file downloads and database dependencies — full-stack coverage from the application layer down to the network layer.
How does Pay as you go billing work?+
You're billed by the number of probe checks actually executed: US$1 per 1,000 checks, with a minimum top-up of US$10. Credits never expire and there's no monthly fee — ideal for bursty workloads or short-term projects. You can switch to a subscription anytime.
How do I receive alerts?+
Configure rule-based alerts on failures, slow responses, packet loss, certificate expiry and connectivity anomalies. Notifications are delivered via email and additional channels (Enterprise supports webhooks / API integration), tuned to minimize false alarms.
How do payment and activation work?+
After choosing a plan, email [email protected] and we will send you a secure online payment link. Multiple payment methods are supported, and your service is activated automatically after payment. Enterprise customers can use the same address for custom quotes and private deployment.
Can I get a refund?+
Yes. New subscriptions qualify for a full refund within 7 days, and unused pay-as-you-go credits are refundable. See our Refund & Return Policy for details.