Abstract API vs InternetDB API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Abstract API vs InternetDB API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Abstract API or InternetDB API?
On our scheduled checks, InternetDB API leads on measured uptime — Abstract API at —% versus InternetDB 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 Abstract API and InternetDB API need an API key?
InternetDB API needs no key, while Abstract API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for InternetDB API first.
Can I call Abstract API and InternetDB API from the browser?
Yes — both Abstract API and InternetDB API 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 InternetDB API free for commercial use?
Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and InternetDB 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.