7Timer! vs IPMA

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedIPMA open data (attribution 'Fonte: IPMA' expected)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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7Timer! vs IPMA: common questions

Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or IPMA?

On our scheduled checks, IPMA leads on measured uptime — 7Timer! at —% versus IPMA 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 IPMA need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — 7Timer! is callable with no signup, and IPMA is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call 7Timer! and IPMA from the browser?

Only IPMA 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 IPMA free for commercial use?

7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and IPMA 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.