Apimetro vs StayingAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Apimetro vs StayingAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Apimetro or StayingAPI?
On our scheduled checks, StayingAPI leads on measured uptime — Apimetro at 99.44% versus StayingAPI 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, Apimetro or StayingAPI?
StayingAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Apimetro responds in 368 ms versus StayingAPI at 143 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 StayingAPI need an API key?
Apimetro needs no key, while StayingAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Apimetro first.
Can I call Apimetro and StayingAPI from the browser?
Only Apimetro is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. StayingAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Apimetro and StayingAPI free for commercial use?
Apimetro has unclear commercial terms, and StayingAPI 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.