APIs.guru vs Notion
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs Notion: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or Notion?
Both are neck-and-neck — APIs.guru and Notion 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 Notion?
APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus Notion at 524 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 Notion need an API key?
APIs.guru needs no key, while Notion requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for APIs.guru first.
Can I call APIs.guru and Notion from the browser?
Yes — both APIs.guru and Notion 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 Notion free for commercial use?
APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and Notion 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.