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Abstract API vs Keyvalue

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

APIAbstract APIHEALTHY89KeyvalueHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%86.3%
Uptime · 30d98.3%80.0%
P50 · ms700855
P95 · ms16562051
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Abstract API vs Keyvalue: common questions

Which is more reliable, Abstract API or Keyvalue?

On our scheduled checks, Abstract API leads on measured uptime — Abstract API at 99.02% versus Keyvalue at 86.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Abstract API or Keyvalue?

Abstract API has the lower median latency in our checks — Abstract API responds in 700 ms versus Keyvalue at 855 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 Keyvalue need an API key?

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

Can I call Abstract API and Keyvalue from the browser?

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

Abstract API has unclear commercial terms, and Keyvalue 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.