AgentDeals vs VATlayer

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms243473
P95 · ms42032118
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AgentDeals vs VATlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, AgentDeals or VATlayer?

On our scheduled checks, VATlayer leads on measured uptime — AgentDeals at 99.02% versus VATlayer at 100% 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, AgentDeals or VATlayer?

AgentDeals has the lower median latency in our checks — AgentDeals responds in 243 ms versus VATlayer at 473 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 AgentDeals and VATlayer need an API key?

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

Can I call AgentDeals and VATlayer from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AgentDeals and VATlayer from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are AgentDeals and VATlayer free for commercial use?

AgentDeals has unclear commercial terms, and VATlayer 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.