# Latency Test

Canonical page: https://indiedev.tools/tool/latency-test-t_m4zy4qjnp0k3ffbg40e

Test latency of your website or API, monitor uptime and observe performance

## Overview
Latency test is a tool that helps you periodically test the latency of your website or API and monitor uptime. It lets you know if your website is down or slow using off-the-shelf integrations, such as E-mail, Slack, OpsGenie, PagerDuty, etc. Detailed dashboards based on latency, status code and concecutive error metrics helps you know about issues before your customers do.
## Details
- Category: Development
- Pricing model: free
- Website: [Latency Test](https://www.latencytest.me)
## Key features
- Comprehensive latency and uptime monitoring for websites and APIs
- Detailed breakdown of latency metrics including DNS lookup, TCP connection, TLS handshake, server processing, and content transfer
- Instant alerts via email, Slack, OpsGenie, or PagerDuty for uptime issues
- Custom requests supporting all HTTP methods, custom headers, and request body data
- Useful for CDN verification and API performance monitoring
- Free-to-use with optional premium features for advanced functionality
- User testimonials highlight ease of use and effectiveness
## Limitations
- Some advanced features require a Pro plan
- Server location in Europe might affect latency results for users outside the region
- Detailed latency metric analysis might require technical knowledge
## Frequently asked questions
### Is LatencyTest free to use?
Yes and no. latency testing view on this page is free to use. However, if you wish to access more features, you can upgrade to a paid plan after registering.
### Can I monitor uptime using this tool?
Yes, you can monitor your website and API uptime. We will send you an alert using your preferred alerting service if your website or API is down. This feature is available in Pro plans.

Last updated: 2025-01-14