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Abstract API vs DigitalOcean Status

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

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89DigitalOcean StatusHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms700422
P95 · ms16562551
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree (Atlassian Statuspage public API)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract API vs DigitalOcean Status: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or DigitalOcean Status?

Both are neck-and-neck — Abstract API and DigitalOcean Status each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Abstract API or DigitalOcean Status?

DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus DigitalOcean Status at 422 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 Abstract API and DigitalOcean Status need an API key?

DigitalOcean Status needs no key, while Abstract API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DigitalOcean Status first.

Can I call Abstract API and DigitalOcean Status from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and DigitalOcean Status send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Abstract API and DigitalOcean Status free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and DigitalOcean Status 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.