Beeceptor vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Beeceptor vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Beeceptor or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — Beeceptor at —% versus PurgoMalum 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 Beeceptor and PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Beeceptor is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Beeceptor and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only Beeceptor is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PurgoMalum needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Beeceptor and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Beeceptor has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.