7Timer! vs Aare.guru API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
7Timer! vs Aare.guru API: common questions
Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or Aare.guru API?
On our scheduled checks, Aare.guru API leads on measured uptime — 7Timer! at —% versus Aare.guru API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do 7Timer! and Aare.guru API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — 7Timer! is callable with no signup, and Aare.guru API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call 7Timer! and Aare.guru API from the browser?
Only Aare.guru API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. 7Timer! needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are 7Timer! and Aare.guru API free for commercial use?
7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and Aare.guru API has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.