Comparison · Updated October 2026
webhooks.cc vs Stripe CLI
The Stripe CLI (stripe listen and stripe trigger) set the standard for local Stripe webhook testing. webhooks.cc brings that same workflow to every webhook and email provider in your stack: a fast Go CLI tunnel (whk tunnel), a hosted request and email inbox that captures deliveries even when your terminal is closed, and a TypeScript SDK that sends genuine stripe-signature payloads in CI without a background daemon.
Feature comparison
| Feature | webhooks.cc (whk CLI + SDK) | Stripe CLI (stripe listen) |
|---|---|---|
| Supported providers | All HTTP webhooks + 32 signed providers (Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, Clerk, etc.) | Stripe only |
| Localhost CLI forwarding | Yes (whk tunnel 3000 for HTTP webhooks) | Yes (stripe listen --forward-to localhost:3000) |
| Inbound email capture & forwarding | Yes ({slug}@mailhooks.cc + HTTP forwarding as signed JSON) | No |
| Captures when CLI is offline | Yes (hosted endpoint stores every delivery) | Only in Stripe Dashboard Event logs |
| Signed test events in CI without CLI daemon | Yes (client.sendTo() with valid stripe-signature) | Requires stripe trigger + running stripe listen |
| Cross-provider request search & diff | Yes (full-text search + side-by-side payload diff) | No |
| Replay to any URL | Yes (dashboard, CLI, SDK, or MCP) | stripe events resend (to Stripe URL) |
| Mock custom status codes & bodies | Yes (configurable per endpoint) | No |
| MCP server for AI coding agents | Yes (@webhooks-cc/mcp, 38 tools) | Stripe MCP (API ops) |
| Open source | Yes (AGPL + MIT) | Yes (Apache 2.0 CLI) |
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Key differences
One platform for Stripe, GitHub, Clerk, Shopify, and inbound email
Modern apps rarely receive webhooks from Stripe alone; they also handle Clerk or WorkOS auth hooks, GitHub or Vercel deploy hooks, and Resend or Postmark email events. Instead of juggling separate tunnels and provider CLIs, whk tunnel 3000 forwards any provider's HTTP webhooks to your local server with automatic signature verification, while inbound emails sent to {slug}@mailhooks.cc are captured with OTP extraction and can be forwarded to your server as signed JSON or asserted in tests via the SDK.
Deterministic CI tests without a background CLI daemon
Running stripe listen inside GitHub Actions requires Stripe API keys, a background WebSocket process, and network round-trips. With @webhooks-cc/sdk, your Vitest or Playwright test calls client.sendTo(url, { provider: 'stripe', template: 'checkout.session.completed', secret }) to post a payload signed with the exact t=...,v1=... HMAC-SHA256 format that stripe.webhooks.constructEvent() expects.
Persistent capture when your laptop is closed
When you stop stripe listen, local forwarding stops. A webhooks.cc endpoint URL stays live 24/7 for your staging or sandbox environment, captures every delivery with headers and timing, and lets any teammate inspect or replay a payload to their own localhost with one click.
Choose webhooks.cc when you need
- A Stripe-CLI-style workflow across 32+ webhook providers and email
- Signed Stripe, GitHub, Shopify, and Clerk payloads in CI without a tunnel
- A permanent URL that captures webhooks while your terminal is closed
- Shared staging endpoints for your team ($12/seat/mo)
- MCP tools so Claude Code or Cursor can trigger and inspect webhooks
Choose Stripe CLI when you need
- Direct WebSocket streaming from your Stripe account with zero URL setup
- Triggering real test-mode objects inside Stripe's API via stripe trigger
- Stripe-only local development where no other webhook providers are used
- Managing Stripe resources and logs from the terminal
Frequently asked questions
Are there any webhook tools with a CLI that forwards to localhost like the Stripe CLI does?
Yes. The webhooks.cc CLI (whk tunnel <port>) works like stripe listen --forward-to, but for any HTTP webhook provider. Every HTTP request sent to https://go.webhooks.cc/w/{slug} is captured in a searchable history, verified, and forwarded to your local server. For inbound emails sent to {slug}@mailhooks.cc, you can configure endpoint forwarding to post each captured email as signed JSON to your server or test locally with the SDK and dashboard.
Can webhooks.cc replace stripe listen for testing Stripe webhooks?
You can use either or both. stripe listen streams events directly from your Stripe account over WebSockets. webhooks.cc gives you a permanent HTTPS URL you can register in Stripe test mode (so deliveries are stored even when your laptop is closed), sends signed Stripe templates (checkout.session.completed, invoice.paid, customer.subscription.updated) via the SDK or dashboard without needing the Stripe CLI installed in CI, and forwards live deliveries to localhost with whk tunnel.
How do I test Stripe webhooks in CI/CD without running stripe listen?
Use sendTo() from @webhooks-cc/sdk in your Vitest, Jest, or Playwright test. Call client.sendTo('http://localhost:3000/api/webhooks/stripe', { provider: 'stripe', template: 'checkout.session.completed', secret: process.env.STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET }). The SDK generates a valid t=timestamp,v1=hash stripe-signature header that passes stripe.webhooks.constructEvent() with no background CLI process required.
What providers does webhooks.cc support besides Stripe?
webhooks.cc captures webhooks from any HTTP sender and includes built-in signature verification and signed payload templates for 32+ providers, including GitHub, Shopify, Clerk, Resend, Linear, Slack, Twilio, Discord, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, Coinbase Commerce, Square, DocuSign, Adyen, and PayPal.
Does the Stripe CLI store webhook history or support team sharing?
Stripe logs webhook events in the Stripe Dashboard for your Stripe account, while stripe listen prints events to your local terminal session. webhooks.cc provides a unified, searchable inbox across all your webhook and email providers, with one-click replay to any URL and shared team endpoints ($12/seat/mo).
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