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Bitbucket Cloud API vs The Guardian

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

APIBitbucket Cloud APIHEALTHY89The GuardianHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms783742
P95 · ms16062726
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree developer key — registration required
Rate limit60, 60;w=3600 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 26355000 calls/day (developer tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bitbucket Cloud API vs The Guardian: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitbucket Cloud API or The Guardian?

On our scheduled checks, Bitbucket Cloud API leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket Cloud API at 100% versus The Guardian at 98.0% 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 The Guardian?

The Guardian has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket Cloud API responds in 783 ms versus The Guardian at 742 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 The Guardian need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Bitbucket Cloud API uses an API key and The Guardian uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Bitbucket Cloud API and The Guardian from the browser?

Yes — both Bitbucket Cloud API and The Guardian 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 The Guardian free for commercial use?

Bitbucket Cloud API has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.