shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

APITube vs Gladia

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAPITubeNEW—GladiaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierTrial — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitPlan-dependentUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APITube vs Gladia: common questions

Which is more reliable, APITube or Gladia?

On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — APITube at —% versus Gladia 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 APITube and Gladia need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — APITube uses an API key and Gladia uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call APITube and Gladia from the browser?

Only Gladia is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. APITube needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are APITube and Gladia free for commercial use?

APITube has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia 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.