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What it is
HttpWatch is a Windows desktop tool for recording and examining browser network activity. It captures requests and responses to help analyze performance and diagnose website problems. The product works with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge version 105 or later, on Windows 10 or later and Windows Server 2016 or later. Its logs include request headers, cookies, query strings, timing data, browser-cache activity, and console output. Logs can be saved as HWL files or exported as HAR, XML, or CSV. An automation interface and API collect performance data from automated website tests. HttpWatch also checks for potentially weak SSL configurations and certain cookie-security problems, including missing Secure or SameSite attributes. Suspected password fields are masked in saved logs. The free Basic Edition records activity but limits detailed information to certain sites. Paid licenses include one year of maintenance and priority support.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- HttpWatch records and displays browser network requests and responses to help analyze performance and diagnose website problems.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.httpwatch.com
- Support
- Email support is free, while customers with priority support can also contact the company by phone.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Headquarters
- Devon, England, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Automation
- HttpWatch provides an automation interface and API for collecting performance data from automated website tests.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Browser support
- HttpWatch integrates with Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, and requires version 105 or later of either browser.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.httpwatch.com
- Capture and analysis
- The product exposes request headers, cookies, query strings, timing data, browser cache activity, and console output in its logs.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.httpwatch.com
- Company history
- The company says HttpWatch was first released in April 2002 and that Chrome support was added in 2017 and Edge support in 2020.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Edition limit
- The free Basic Edition records activity but restricts detailed information to certain popular or relevant sites.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Installation
- Since version 16.1, HttpWatch can be installed for the current Windows user without local administrator rights.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Log formats
- HttpWatch saves logs as HWL and can export logs as HAR, XML, or CSV.Read 9 Oct 2026 · help.httpwatch.com
- Operating system
- HttpWatch supports Windows 10 or later and Windows Server 2016 or later.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Password masking
- Saved logs mask suspected password fields by default.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
- Security diagnostics
- HttpWatch identifies potentially weak SSL configurations and warns about certain cookie security misconfigurations, including missing Secure or SameSite attributes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Plans and prices
Basic Edition Free Free edition; detailed information is restricted to certain popular or relevant sites. Restricted detailed information · recording and trace sharing Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Single User $625, paid once New license includes 1 year of maintenance and priority support. One person · computers used only by that person Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Four User Team $2,365, paid once New license includes 1 year of maintenance and priority support. Four people · computers used only by each person Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Ten User Team $5,670, paid once New license includes 1 year of maintenance and priority support. Ten people · computers used only by each person Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Site License $13,285, paid once New license includes 1 year of maintenance and priority support. Unlimited use at one site Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Enterprise License $62,370, paid once New license includes 1 year of maintenance and priority support. Unlimited use by employees worldwide Read 9 Oct 2026 · httpwatch.com
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Captures detailed browser request and response data
- Exports logs as HWL, HAR, XML, or CSV
- Provides automation interface and performance-data API
- Flags selected SSL and cookie-security problems
- Masks suspected password fields in saved logs
Limits
- Free edition restricts detailed information
- Requires Chrome or Edge version 105 or later
- Supports Windows platforms only
- Paid licenses are one-time purchases from $625, paid once
Who it suits
HttpWatch suits Windows teams investigating browser performance, website faults, SSL settings, cookies, or automated test results. It also fits organizations needing shared or enterprise licensing.
Verdict
HttpWatch combines browser traffic capture, diagnostic details, export formats, and automation access in a Windows-focused package. The free edition is limited, while paid plans cover individual users through worldwide enterprise use.
Where Specifiction places it
- Network Diagnostic Software#10 of 378.2
