What is WebhookBeam?
WebhookBeam provides a comprehensive webhook monitoring solution that enables users to create webhooks through its dashboard or iOS app and integrate them with external services such as Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, and RevenueCat. The platform delivers real-time push notifications to iOS devices, desktops, and email addresses whenever webhook events occur, ensuring users stay informed about critical activities like product purchases or payment deposits.
The service includes an analytics dashboard with actionable insights, featuring real-time charts for delivered versus failed events, latency tracking with p50/p95 response times, and powerful filtering options by webhook, service, status, and date. Users can drill down into request and response payloads for debugging purposes, making it suitable for monitoring production webhooks across various platforms and backend systems.
Features
- Push Notifications: Receive instant alerts on iOS, desktop, and email when webhooks trigger
- Analytics Dashboard: View real-time charts, latency tracking, and filters for webhook events
- External Integrations: Connect with Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, RevenueCat, and custom backends
- Webhook Builder: Create and manage webhooks through dashboard or iOS app
- History Retention: Store webhook event history with retention periods based on plan
Use Cases
- Monitoring payment confirmations from PayPal or Stripe
- Tracking new orders and customer events in Shopify
- Receiving alerts for subscription updates in RevenueCat
- Debugging webhook failures in backend systems
- Staying informed about product purchases or deposits
FAQs
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What types of notifications does WebhookBeam support?
WebhookBeam supports push notifications on iOS mobile app, desktop notifications, and email alerts for webhook events. -
Can I use WebhookBeam with custom backend systems?
Yes, WebhookBeam integrates with any backend system that supports webhooks, allowing for instant alerts and monitoring. -
What is included in the free plan?
The free plan includes 50 notifications per month, 7 days of history retention, basic webhook builder, email notifications, and community support. -
How does WebhookBeam compare to testing tools like webhook.site?
WebhookBeam is designed for production monitoring with persistent webhook URLs and analytics, whereas webhook.site is primarily for testing purposes. -
Is there a trial available for paid plans?
Yes, WebhookBeam offers a free trial for its Starter and Pro plans, allowing users to test features before subscribing.
