APITube vs Yelp
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
APITube vs Yelp: common questions
Which is more reliable, APITube or Yelp?
On our scheduled checks, Yelp leads on measured uptime — APITube at —% versus Yelp 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 Yelp need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — APITube uses an API key and Yelp 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 Yelp from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call APITube and Yelp from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are APITube and Yelp free for commercial use?
APITube has unclear commercial terms, and Yelp 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.