APIs.guru vs jsDelivr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs jsDelivr: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or jsDelivr?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and jsDelivr each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, APIs.guru or jsDelivr?
jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus jsDelivr at 181 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 APIs.guru and jsDelivr need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and jsDelivr is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call APIs.guru and jsDelivr from the browser?
Yes — both APIs.guru and jsDelivr 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 jsDelivr free for commercial use?
APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and jsDelivr 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.