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Beeceptor vs ParlayAPI

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

APIBeeceptorHEALTHY90ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%87.5%
Uptime · 30d100%87.5%
P50 · ms632211
P95 · ms37151536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree public echo host, no signup
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

Beeceptor vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Beeceptor or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Beeceptor leads on measured uptime — Beeceptor at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Beeceptor or ParlayAPI?

ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Beeceptor responds in 632 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 Beeceptor and ParlayAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Beeceptor and ParlayAPI from the browser?

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

Are Beeceptor and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

Beeceptor has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.