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Ayrshare vs Bluesky

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

APIAyrshareNEW—BlueskyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — public AppView, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Ayrshare vs Bluesky: common questions

Which is more reliable, Ayrshare or Bluesky?

On our scheduled checks, Bluesky leads on measured uptime — Ayrshare at —% versus Bluesky 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 Ayrshare and Bluesky need an API key?

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

Can I call Ayrshare and Bluesky from the browser?

Yes — both Ayrshare and Bluesky send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Ayrshare and Bluesky free for commercial use?

Ayrshare has unclear commercial terms, and Bluesky 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.