7Timer! vs DFlight API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
7Timer! vs DFlight API: common questions
Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or DFlight API?
On our scheduled checks, 7Timer! leads on measured uptime — 7Timer! at 100% versus DFlight API at 11.8% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, 7Timer! or DFlight API?
DFlight API has the lower median latency in our checks — 7Timer! responds in 600 ms versus DFlight API at 319 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do 7Timer! and DFlight API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — 7Timer! is callable with no signup, and DFlight API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call 7Timer! and DFlight API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call 7Timer! and DFlight API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are 7Timer! and DFlight API free for commercial use?
7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and DFlight 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.