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What is HttpWatch
HttpWatch is a Windows-based HTTP/HTTPS traffic capture and analysis tool used to inspect web requests made by browsers and applications. It targets developers, QA teams, and support engineers who need to troubleshoot performance issues, caching behavior, headers/cookies, redirects, and API calls. The product integrates with Chromium-based browsers and Internet Explorer to record page-level and request-level timing and content details. It also provides exportable logs for sharing and offline analysis.
Detailed HTTP request inspection
HttpWatch captures request and response headers, cookies, query strings, POST data, and status/redirect chains in a structured view. It surfaces timing breakdowns that help diagnose slow resources and server/client latency. This level of protocol detail supports troubleshooting of authentication, caching, and content negotiation issues. Logs can be saved and shared to reproduce findings across teams.
Browser-integrated capture workflow
The tool operates as an add-on/integration with supported Windows browsers, enabling capture without setting up an external proxy for many use cases. This reduces setup friction for developers and testers who primarily debug browser traffic. It supports page-level recording sessions that group requests by navigation, which helps correlate resources to user actions. The UI is oriented around web page loads and API calls rather than generic packet analysis.
Export and automation options
HttpWatch provides mechanisms to export captured traffic and metrics for reporting or offline review. It supports repeatable capture workflows that teams can use in regression testing of web performance and request behavior. Saved logs help compare runs across builds or environments. These capabilities are useful when coordinating between development, QA, and operations.
Windows-centric and browser-limited
HttpWatch is primarily designed for Windows environments and integrates with specific desktop browsers. This can be a constraint for teams working on macOS/Linux or relying on a broader set of browsers and embedded webviews. Mobile-device traffic capture typically requires additional tooling or different workflows. As a result, it may not fit organizations standardizing on cross-platform debugging stacks.
Not a full security platform
While it can reveal security-relevant details (e.g., headers, cookies, TLS usage indicators), it is not a replacement for dedicated vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, or SIEM tooling. It focuses on inspection and troubleshooting rather than continuous monitoring and alerting. Organizations needing policy enforcement or enterprise threat detection will require complementary products. Security use cases are mainly investigative and developer-oriented.
Limited native mobile debugging
The product’s core workflow centers on desktop browser traffic rather than on-device mobile app instrumentation. Capturing traffic from native mobile apps often depends on proxy configuration, certificate installation, or other external steps not inherent to the product. Teams focused on mobile app debugging may prefer tools built around device farms, SDK-based telemetry, or mobile-specific diagnostics. This can increase effort for mobile-first development teams.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single User (New License, includes 1 year maintenance) | $595 (one-time) | License for one named user; includes 1 year priority support & maintenance; Professional edition requires a license key to unlock. |
| Four User Team (New License, includes 1 year maintenance) | $2,250 (one-time) | Entitles four named users. |
| Ten User Team (New License, includes 1 year maintenance) | $5,400 (one-time) | Entitles ten named users. |
| Site License (New License, includes 1 year maintenance) | $12,650 (one-time) | Unlimited use at a single physical site. |
| Enterprise License (New License, includes 1 year maintenance) | $59,400 (one-time) | Unlimited use by employees worldwide. |
Additional official pricing from HttpWatch site:
Upgrade licenses (with 1 year maintenance):
| Upgrade Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Single User Upgrade | $395 (one-time) |
| Four User Team Upgrade | $1,495 (one-time) |
| Ten User Team Upgrade | $3,600 (one-time) |
| Site License Upgrade | $8,360 (one-time) |
| Enterprise License Upgrade | $39,600 (one-time) |
Maintenance renewal (1 year) official prices:
| Renew Plan | Price (1 year) |
|---|---|
| Single User Renewal | $100 |
| Four User Team Renewal | $375 |
| Ten User Team Renewal | $900 |
| Site License Renewal | $2,090 |
| Enterprise License Renewal | $9,900 |
Notes: All pricing and tiers sourced from HttpWatch official site ( and related pages). New licenses include 1 year of priority support & maintenance by default.
Seller details
HttpWatch Ltd
London, United Kingdom
2003
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https://www.httpwatch.com/
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