7Timer! vs Glax Weather API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
7Timer! vs Glax Weather API: common questions
Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or Glax Weather API?
On our scheduled checks, Glax Weather API leads on measured uptime — 7Timer! at —% versus Glax Weather 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 Glax Weather API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — 7Timer! is callable with no signup, and Glax Weather API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call 7Timer! and Glax Weather API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call 7Timer! and Glax Weather 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 Glax Weather API free for commercial use?
7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and Glax Weather 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.