AQICN vs Solematica
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AQICN vs Solematica: common questions
Which is more reliable, AQICN or Solematica?
On our scheduled checks, Solematica leads on measured uptime — AQICN at —% versus Solematica 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 AQICN and Solematica need an API key?
Solematica needs no key, while AQICN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Solematica first.
Can I call AQICN and Solematica from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AQICN and Solematica from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are AQICN and Solematica free for commercial use?
AQICN has unclear commercial terms, and Solematica 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.