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