In software design, web design, and electronic product design, synthetic monitoring (also known as active monitoring or proactive monitoring) is a monitoring technique that is done by using a …

Jun 14, 2024 · Synthetic monitoring is an application performance monitoring practice that emulates the paths users might take when engaging with an application. It uses scripts to generate simulated user …

Synthetic monitoring, or synthetic testing, mimics potential user behavior as they engage with your application to determine how it’s working. Creating a simulation of customer behavior arms …

What is synthetic monitoring? Synthetic monitoring is a method to test and monitor applications and systems by simulating user interactions. It uses scripts designed to mimic a real user’s behavior, …

Apr 1, 2025 · Synthetic monitoring is a proactive monitoring approach that uses scripted simulations of user interactions to assess the performance and availability of websites, applications and services.

Jun 30, 2025 · Unlike real user monitoring, which relies on actual user traffic, synthetic monitoring takes a completely proactive approach by running 24/7 and constantly testing critical functionalities from …

Oct 24, 2025 · Synthetic monitoring provides controlled baselines, while RUM reveals real-world performance. But when should you use each tool?

May 18, 2025 · Unlike Real User Monitoring (RUM) which passively captures actual user experiences, synthetic monitoring provides controlled, consistent testing on predetermined schedules. It measures …

Jul 9, 2024 · Synthetic monitoring emulates the transaction path, between a client and application server, and monitors what happens. The goal of synthetic monitoring is to understand how a real …

Jun 30, 2025 · Synthetic Monitoring —sometimes called active monitoring —is a technique used by IT teams and digital businesses to proactively test website, application, and API performance.