Apimetro vs REFUGE Restrooms
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs REFUGE Restrooms: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or REFUGE Restrooms?
On our scheduled checks, Apimetro leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at 99.02% versus REFUGE Restrooms at 96.1% 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, Apimetro or REFUGE Restrooms?
Apimetro has the lower median latency in our checks — Apimetro responds in 649 ms versus REFUGE Restrooms at 1787 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 Apimetro and REFUGE Restrooms need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Apimetro is callable with no signup, and REFUGE Restrooms is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Apimetro and REFUGE Restrooms from the browser?
Yes — both Apimetro and REFUGE Restrooms 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 Apimetro and REFUGE Restrooms free for commercial use?
Apimetro has unclear commercial terms, and REFUGE Restrooms 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.