Basic uptime checks tell you whether a server responds. Pathly checks what happens next: the forms, booking flows and buttons your clients depend on.
| What you need to know | Pathly | Basic HTTP uptime | Manual audits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page responds to requests | ✓ Real browser navigation | HTTP response checks | At the time of the visit |
| Form fields and buttons | ✓ Checks presence and usability | Not with an HTTP ping alone | Depends on the checklist |
| Multi-step journeys | ✓ Recorded browser interactions | Not with an HTTP ping alone | Repeat by hand |
| Mobile interactions | ✓ Phone and tablet profiles | No interaction checks | Requires device testing |
| Failure evidence | ✓ Screenshot, failing step and errors | Response status and timing | Capture manually |
| Repeated failure confirmation | ✓ Configurable per check | Depends on the monitor | Repeat the test manually |
| Ongoing coverage | ✓ Scheduled checks and recovery alerts | Scheduled availability checks | Only when someone checks |
This comparison covers basic HTTP checks. Some monitoring providers also offer separate browser and synthetic testing products.
A site update leaves the contact page online but breaks its submit button. Paid traffic keeps arriving. An uptime check sees a successful response; a browser check finds the failed interaction.
Give the developer a place to start before the client asks where the leads went.
Estimate the ad spend sent to a broken lead path while it goes unnoticed.
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