AQICN vs Solematica
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AQICN vs Solematica: common questions
Which is more reliable, AQICN or Solematica?
Both are neck-and-neck — AQICN and Solematica each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, AQICN or Solematica?
AQICN has the lower median latency in our checks — AQICN responds in 224 ms versus Solematica at 267 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 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.