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APITube vs The Guardian

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

APIAPITubeNEW—The GuardianNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierTrial — API key requiredFree developer key — registration required
Rate limitPlan-dependent5000 calls/day (developer tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

APITube vs The Guardian: common questions

Which is more reliable, APITube or The Guardian?

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

Both ask you to authenticate — APITube uses an API key and The Guardian 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 The Guardian from the browser?

Only The Guardian 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 The Guardian free for commercial use?

APITube has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.