CatchHook vs. Webhook.site
The most popular webhook testing tool, rebuilt for modern developer workflows.
Webhook.site is a well-established tool for capturing and inspecting HTTP requests. It's been around since 2017 and serves 400,000 monthly users. CatchHook builds on the same core idea but adds developer-focused features: one-click replay, automatic forwarding with retries, localhost tunneling, AI-powered debugging, and team collaboration.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CatchHook | Webhook.site | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time inspection | |||
| Request search & filtering | |||
| Replay with request editing | Webhook.site requires Custom Actions to replay; CatchHook supports editing body, headers, and query params before replaying | ||
| Automatic forwarding with retries | Webhook.site forwards via Custom Actions (no automatic retries) | ||
| Circuit breaker protection | |||
| Localhost tunneling (CLI) | |||
| AI payload summaries | |||
| AI handler code generation | |||
| Multi-channel alerts | Webhook.site only sends action failure emails | ||
| Team access controls | Webhook.site requires Enterprise ($69/mo) | ||
| Workspace isolation | Webhook.site has 'Groups' for organizing URLs (Enterprise only) but no isolated workspace environments | ||
| Custom response codes | |||
| CSV/JSON export | |||
| Request diff & compare | Side-by-side semantic diff of any two requests on the same endpoint | ||
| Health dashboard & diagnostics | Per-endpoint health status, recommended actions, inline delivery timeline | ||
| Signature verification | |||
| No-code workflow builder | Webhook.site Custom Actions | ||
| Custom domains | CatchHook allows one custom domain per workspace (multiple workspaces per account). Webhook.site requires Enterprise ($69/mo) and offers one domain per account with no workspace isolation. | ||
| Inbound email catching | CatchHook catches emails with full SPF/DKIM/DMARC verification, provider detection, and normalized JSON forwarding. Webhook.site captures emails without authentication analysis. |
Where CatchHook Stands Out
Replay & Forward in One Click
Re-send any captured webhook to localhost, staging, or production. Automatic forwarding with retries and circuit breaker protection means you never miss a delivery.
Built-in Localhost Tunneling
No separate tool needed. The CatchHook CLI streams real webhook traffic to your local machine over WebSocket -- works with temporary endpoints too, no account required.
AI-Powered Debugging
Get instant plain-English summaries of complex payloads and generate handler code in Ruby, Python, and Node.js. Like having a senior dev review every webhook.
Alerts That Actually Route
Detect missing webhooks, error spikes, and traffic anomalies. Route alerts to Slack, PagerDuty, Discord, Teams, email, or any webhook URL.
Pricing at a Glance
CatchHook
- Pro — $10/mo
- Business — $49/mo
- 14-day free trial, no credit card
Webhook.site
- Basic — $9/mo
- Pro — $27/mo
- Enterprise — $69/mo
- Free tier (7 days, 50 requests)
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