Agify vs Medium

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseProprietaryUnverified
Free tier100 names/day, no signupFree tier — API key required
Rate limit100/day per IPUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
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Agify vs Medium: common questions

Which is more reliable, Agify or Medium?

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

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

Can I call Agify and Medium from the browser?

Yes — both Agify and Medium 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 Agify and Medium free for commercial use?

Agify allows commercial use on its free tier, and Medium 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.