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Bitbucket Cloud API vs Photon API

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

APIBitbucket Cloud APIHEALTHY89Photon APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms783710
P95 · ms16061598
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
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 Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket Cloud API or Photon API?

On our scheduled checks, Bitbucket Cloud API leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket Cloud API at 100% versus Photon API at 99.02% 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, Bitbucket Cloud API or Photon API?

Photon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket Cloud API responds in 783 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 Photon API need an API key?

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

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

Yes — both Bitbucket Cloud API and Photon API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Bitbucket Cloud API and Photon API free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API has unclear commercial terms, and Photon API 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.