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Beeceptor vs Piloterr

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

APIBeeceptorHEALTHY89PiloterrHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms750635
P95 · ms37151730
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree public echo host, no signupFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Beeceptor vs Piloterr: common questions

Which is more reliable, Beeceptor or Piloterr?

Both are neck-and-neck — Beeceptor and Piloterr 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, Beeceptor or Piloterr?

Piloterr has the lower median latency in our checks — Beeceptor responds in 750 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 Piloterr need an API key?

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

Can I call Beeceptor and Piloterr from the browser?

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

Are Beeceptor and Piloterr free for commercial use?

Beeceptor has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.