7Timer! vs Weather Underground API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSnoyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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7Timer! vs Weather Underground API: common questions

Which is more reliable, 7Timer! or Weather Underground API?

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

7Timer! needs no key, while Weather Underground API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for 7Timer! first.

Can I call 7Timer! and Weather Underground API from the browser?

Only Weather Underground 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 Weather Underground API free for commercial use?

7Timer! has unclear commercial terms, and Weather Underground 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.