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Bitbucket Cloud API vs OkSurf

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

APIBitbucket Cloud APIHEALTHY89OkSurfHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms783624
P95 · ms16061870
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limit60, 60;w=3600 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 2635Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitbucket Cloud API vs OkSurf: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket Cloud API or OkSurf?

Both are neck-and-neck — Bitbucket Cloud API and OkSurf 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, Bitbucket Cloud API or OkSurf?

OkSurf has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket Cloud API responds in 783 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 Bitbucket Cloud API and OkSurf need an API key?

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

Can I call Bitbucket Cloud API and OkSurf from the browser?

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

Are Bitbucket Cloud API and OkSurf free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API has unclear commercial terms, and OkSurf 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.