Checkly is built for engineering teams.
SiteBrief is built for agencies.
Checkly excels at Playwright browser checks and CI/CD testing. If you run a web agency and need white-label reports, client portals, AI insights, and automated fixes — SiteBrief is built exactly for that.
Checkly's strength is Playwright-based synthetic browser monitoring and CI/CD integration — SiteBrief doesn't offer these. If you need browser automation testing, Checkly is the right tool.
Why agencies choose SiteBrief over Checkly
Checkly is excellent for QA engineers. Agencies have a different job to do.
White-label reports agencies can send
Checkly has no client-facing reports. SiteBrief generates branded PDF reports with uptime, PageSpeed, SSL, and an AI-written summary — ready to forward to clients every month.
AI that fixes issues automatically
SiteBrief detects issues, explains them in plain English, and opens a GitHub or GitLab pull request with the fix. Checkly surfaces problems — SiteBrief solves them.
Monitors what clients ask about
Checkly is built for API and browser testing. SiteBrief monitors SSL, domains, PageSpeed, Core Web Vitals, broken links, and security headers — the things clients actually care about.
Google Search Console built in
See clicks, impressions, CTR, and position from GSC directly on each site dashboard. AI highlights what changed week-over-week and auto-creates tasks when traffic drops.
No per-seat pricing
Checkly charges per team member and can get expensive quickly. SiteBrief has flat pricing — invite your whole team and all your clients at no extra cost.
Built for agencies, not engineers
Checkly requires JavaScript knowledge to write checks. SiteBrief is zero-code — add a URL, get monitoring, reports, and AI insights in 2 minutes. No scripting required.
Flat pricing, no per-seat surprises
SiteBrief starts free for up to 5 sites. Pro and Agency plans from $29/month — invite your whole team, no extra charge per seat.
Try SiteBrief free — no credit cardTakes 2 minutes to set up your first monitor
Common questions
Does SiteBrief support Playwright browser checks like Checkly?
No — Checkly is the market leader for Playwright-based synthetic monitoring. SiteBrief focuses on agency workflows: uptime, audits, AI insights, and client reporting. If you need full browser automation, Checkly is the better fit.
Is SiteBrief cheaper than Checkly?
Yes, significantly. Checkly charges per check run and per team member. SiteBrief is flat monthly pricing — Pro at $29/month covers 50 sites with no per-seat fees.
Can SiteBrief replace Checkly for an agency?
For most agency workflows — yes. SiteBrief covers uptime, SSL, domains, PageSpeed, broken links, security headers, and accessibility. If you need Playwright browser testing for QA pipelines, you may want to keep both.
Does SiteBrief integrate with GitHub like Checkly?
Yes. SiteBrief connects to GitHub and GitLab — and goes further by generating pull requests with AI-written fixes when issues are detected. Checkly integrates with CI/CD; SiteBrief integrates with your fix workflow.