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Ayrshare vs Himalayas

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

APIAyrshareNEW—HimalayasNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Ayrshare vs Himalayas: common questions

Which is more reliable, Ayrshare or Himalayas?

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

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

Can I call Ayrshare and Himalayas from the browser?

Only Ayrshare is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Himalayas needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Ayrshare and Himalayas free for commercial use?

Ayrshare has unclear commercial terms, and Himalayas 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.