Short verdict
Good fit for
Developers and small software companies with a Ruby, Elixir, Node.js, Python or PHP app who want monitoring in one European package.
Less suited to
Anyone who only needs a simple uptime check; a separate uptime tool is cheaper for that.
Key facts
- Free plan with 30,000 requests per month, paid from €219 per year
- Hosting with Worldstream, US hosting only as an option
- Data processing agreement signed digitally in your account
What is AppSignal?
AppSignal is a monitoring service from AppSignal B.V., with its registered office in ‘s-Hertogenbosch and a postal address in Amsterdam. You see errors, slow requests, logs, uptime and server metrics in one place. There are integrations for Ruby on Rails, Elixir, Node.js, Python, Go, Java, PHP and Rust, among others, plus OpenTelemetry. According to its security page AppSignal is ISO 27001 certified; hosting runs through Worldstream B.V., backups through Amazon Web Services EMEA. If you want, you can choose hosting in the United States.
Good: there is a permanent free plan, and you do not automatically pay more if you go over your limit once. You sign the data processing agreement yourself, digitally, in your account.
Less good: the site and product are in English. The team works spread around the world, so support in Dutch is not promised anywhere.
How much does AppSignal cost?
Starting price
€18.25 per month excl. VAT
Paid plan, €219 per year (€18.25 per month), for 250,000 requests per month and 1 GB of logging. The pricing page also offers monthly billing, but does not state that amount in the text. The free plan gives 30,000 requests, 1 GB of logging and 5 days of retention. Above your limit monitoring keeps running and, according to AppSignal, you are not charged for the overage. Long-term log storage and HIPAA cost €89 per month each. Prices exclude VAT according to the terms.
- ✓ Free plan
- ✓ 30-day free trial
Price alert for AppSignal
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The Netherlands check
Useful if you run a business in the Netherlands. "Unknown" means we could not verify it.
Data in the EU: Yes
An API you build into your product often processes your customers' data. If that data is outside the EU, you have to explain that in your own privacy statement and data processing agreement.
More about data in the EU →Data processing agreement: Yes
If you build an API into your product, the vendor becomes a sub-processor for your customers. Without a data processing agreement you cannot cover that chain.
More about the data processing agreement →Company in the Netherlands: Yes
A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.
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The EU check
Where the company is based, who owns it and where your data is stored. This applies in every European country.
Headquarters: 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
In the EU or EFTA.
Owner: independent company (Netherlands)
According to AppSignal, an independent company. Source, checked on .
Data in the EU: yes
Headquarters and owner are in the EU or EFTA: hence the European badge. All European software.
Integrations
According to its own site, AppSignal integrates with, among others:
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Frequently asked questions about AppSignal
How much does AppSignal cost?
AppSignal has a free plan. Paid plans for AppSignal start at €18.25 per month excl. VAT. You can try it free for 30 days. Paid plan, €219 per year (€18.25 per month), for 250,000 requests per month and 1 GB of logging. The pricing page also offers monthly billing, but does not state that amount in the text. The free plan gives 30,000 requests, 1 GB of logging and 5 days of retention. Above your limit monitoring keeps running and, according to AppSignal, you are not charged for the overage. Long-term log storage and HIPAA cost €89 per month each. Prices exclude VAT according to the terms.
Who is AppSignal for?
AppSignal is aimed at freelancers and SMEs. Monitoring for developers in one package, with error tracking, performance, logs, uptime and host metrics.
Does AppSignal store my data in the EU?
Yes, AppSignal stores your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.
Does AppSignal support iDEAL and Peppol?
AppSignal does not support Peppol.
Which banks and tools does AppSignal integrate with?
AppSignal integrates with OpenTelemetry, Vercel, Kubernetes and AWS CloudWatch, among others.