Anycrap vs Medium
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Anycrap vs Medium: common questions
Which is more reliable, Anycrap or Medium?
On our scheduled checks, Medium leads on measured uptime — Anycrap 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 Anycrap and Medium need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Anycrap uses an API key and Medium uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Anycrap and Medium from the browser?
Yes — both Anycrap 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 Anycrap and Medium free for commercial use?
Anycrap has unclear commercial terms, 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.