apilayer pdflayer vs Keyvalue

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%86.3%
Uptime · 30d100%80.0%
P50 · ms422855
P95 · ms12252051
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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apilayer pdflayer vs Keyvalue: common questions

Which is more reliable, apilayer pdflayer or Keyvalue?

On our scheduled checks, apilayer pdflayer leads on measured uptime — apilayer pdflayer at 100% 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, apilayer pdflayer or Keyvalue?

apilayer pdflayer has the lower median latency in our checks — apilayer pdflayer responds in 422 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 apilayer pdflayer and Keyvalue need an API key?

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

Can I call apilayer pdflayer and Keyvalue from the browser?

Yes — both apilayer pdflayer 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 apilayer pdflayer and Keyvalue free for commercial use?

apilayer pdflayer 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.