APIs.guru vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APIs.guru vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, APIs.guru leads on measured uptime — APIs.guru at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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, APIs.guru or PurgoMalum?
APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call APIs.guru and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Yes — both APIs.guru and PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.