Azure DevOps vs SearchApi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Azure DevOps vs SearchApi: common questions
Which is more reliable, Azure DevOps or SearchApi?
On our scheduled checks, SearchApi leads on measured uptime — Azure DevOps at —% versus SearchApi 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 Azure DevOps and SearchApi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Azure DevOps uses an API key and SearchApi uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Azure DevOps and SearchApi from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Azure DevOps and SearchApi from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Azure DevOps and SearchApi free for commercial use?
Azure DevOps has unclear commercial terms, and SearchApi 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.