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Abstract API vs DownStatus

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

APIAbstract APINEW—DownStatusNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no API key (per docs)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract API vs DownStatus: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or DownStatus?

On our scheduled checks, DownStatus leads on measured uptime — Abstract API at —% versus DownStatus 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 Abstract API and DownStatus need an API key?

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

Can I call Abstract API and DownStatus from the browser?

Yes — both Abstract API and DownStatus 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 DownStatus free for commercial use?

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.