Hookdeck is a reliable event gateway for receiving, processing, and delivering asynchronous messages (webhooks) with routing, filtering, transformations, and rate-limiting features. It centralizes communications and observability between services: external providers and internal endpoints (Shopify, Stripe, APIs etc.).
Hookdeck provides a reliable event gateway to receive, process, and deliver webhooks with routing, filtering, transformation, and rate-limiting.
- for
- Developers and teams building event-driven applications that rely on webhooks.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
works withSlackDiscordMicrosoft TeamsPagerDutyOpsgenieBetter StackUptimeincident.ioDatadogNew RelicPrometheus
Key features
8 features of Hookdeck
- Receive & Debug Webhooks — Capture inbound webhooks locally or in the cloud with full observability.
- Filter, Transform & Route — Apply custom filters, transformations and routing rules before delivery.
- Queue with Rate Control — Manage delivery spikes with back-pressure handling and rate-limiting.
- Auto-detect Issues & Replay — Detect failing events, get alerts and replay missed deliveries.
- Outpost Delivery Platform — Add managed webhook delivery to your API or SaaS with tenant and subscription management.
- Metrics & Alerts — Monitor latency, throughput and error rates; receive alerts for third-party latency.
- Secure & Compliant — SOC2 compliance and optional HIPAA, SSO, SCIM for higher plans.
- CLI & Console Tools — Command-line interface for local testing and a web console for payload inspection.
Use cases
- Debugging Stripe or Shopify webhooks during development.
- Scaling webhook processing for high-traffic SaaS products.
- Providing a self-service portal for customers to manage webhook subscriptions.
- Ensuring reliable delivery of critical events with retries and back-pressure handling.
- Monitoring third-party webhook latency and receiving alerts.
Hookdeck pricing
- Developer$0 /monthUp to 10,000 events · 3-day retention · 1 user · SOC2 compliance
- Team$39 /monthPay-as-you-go · 7-day retention · Unlimited users · Integrations (Slack, Discord, etc.)
- Growth$499 /monthUptime & latency SLAs · 30-day retention · Metrics export (Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus) · HIPAA compliance
Hookdeck vs alternatives
 Hookdeck |  Firecamp |  Keel | .png?width=64) Langfuse |  BuildShip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Scalable webhook routing and observability | API request/response testing | Backend services platform | LLM app analytics | Low-code backend creation |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 30 | 48 | 46 | 89 | 118 |
| Launched | Mar 2024 | Jan 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 |
- Hookdeck vs Firecamp: Open-source alternative focused on API testing rather than full webhook routing
- Hookdeck vs Keel: Provides backend infrastructure and team tools but not dedicated webhook gateway
- Hookdeck vs Langfuse: Observability for LLM apps, not webhook delivery
- Hookdeck vs BuildShip: Visual backend builder, not specialized webhook processing
Hookdeck FAQ
Is there a trial period?+
Yes, a 14-day trial is available; the free Developer plan limits still apply.
Do I need a credit card to sign up?+
No, you can create an account without providing a credit card.
Are event retries included in the price?+
Yes, retries are free and included in the event price.
What happens if I exceed 10,000 events on the Developer plan?+
The dashboard becomes locked until you upgrade or a new billing period starts; excessive overages may stop processing.
How are throughput changes billed?+
Throughput changes are prorated for the remaining days of the month and applied to the next invoice.
Where can I view my request and event usage?+
Usage is shown on the organization billing page.
Summarized by DevHunt from hookdeck.com · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
