AutoChangelog vs WakaTime

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms578969
P95 · ms17292993
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree public endpoints; personal data needs API key/OAuth
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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AutoChangelog vs WakaTime: common questions

Which is more reliable, AutoChangelog or WakaTime?

Both are neck-and-neck — AutoChangelog and WakaTime 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, AutoChangelog or WakaTime?

AutoChangelog has the lower median latency in our checks — AutoChangelog responds in 578 ms versus WakaTime at 969 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 AutoChangelog and WakaTime need an API key?

WakaTime needs no key, while AutoChangelog requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for WakaTime first.

Can I call AutoChangelog and WakaTime from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AutoChangelog and WakaTime from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are AutoChangelog and WakaTime free for commercial use?

AutoChangelog has unclear commercial terms, and WakaTime 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.