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