Bevwire API vs Makeup

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bevwire API vs Makeup: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bevwire API or Makeup?

On our scheduled checks, Makeup leads on measured uptime — Bevwire API at —% versus Makeup 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 Bevwire API and Makeup need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bevwire API is callable with no signup, and Makeup is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bevwire API and Makeup from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bevwire API and Makeup from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Bevwire API and Makeup free for commercial use?

Bevwire API has unclear commercial terms, and Makeup 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.