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Looking for a Webhook.site alternative?
Webhook.site is a simple tool for inspecting webhooks. HookSense offers everything Webhook.site does, plus real-time streaming, request replay, HMAC verification, CLI forwarding, and longer data retention.
Last updated: March 2026
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HookSense | Webhook.site |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time updates | WebSocket | Polling |
| Request replay | ||
| CLI forwarding | ||
| HMAC verification | ||
| Custom responses | $19/mo | $12/mo |
| Free retention | 14 days | 24 hours |
| Permanent free URL | ||
| Custom domains | $49/mo | Premium |
| No signup required | ||
| Export as cURL |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | HookSense | Webhook.site |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 (14-day retention, permanent URL) | $0 (24h retention) |
| Pro | $19/mo (Hook) | $12/mo |
| Advanced | $49/mo (Sense) | $49/mo |
Why Choose HookSense
- Permanent endpoint URLs — Webhook.site abandons free URLs over time
- 14x longer data retention on the free plan (14 days vs 24 hours)
- Real-time WebSocket updates — no more refreshing
- Replay requests with one click to retest your webhook handler
- Forward webhooks to localhost with the CLI
- Automatic HMAC signature verification for Stripe, GitHub, Shopify
Frequently asked
- Is HookSense a free Webhook.site alternative?
- Yes. HookSense has a free plan with 14-day retention (vs Webhook.site's 24 hours), permanent endpoint URLs (Webhook.site abandons free URLs), real-time WebSocket streaming, and no signup required for basic use. Paid plans start at $19/mo.
- What does HookSense have that Webhook.site doesn't?
- Real-time WebSocket streaming (vs Webhook.site's polling), one-click request replay, built-in HMAC signature verification for Stripe, GitHub, and Shopify, and CLI forwarding to localhost.
- How long does HookSense retain captured webhooks?
- 14 days on the free plan, 30 days on Hook ($19/mo), and 90 days on Sense ($49/mo). Webhook.site's free tier deletes data after 24 hours.