Bitbucket vs DownStatus
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bitbucket vs DownStatus: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bitbucket or DownStatus?
On our scheduled checks, Bitbucket leads on measured uptime — Bitbucket at 100% versus DownStatus at 60.8% 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 or DownStatus?
Bitbucket has the lower median latency in our checks — Bitbucket responds in 373 ms versus DownStatus at 589 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 and DownStatus need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while Bitbucket requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call Bitbucket and DownStatus from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bitbucket and DownStatus from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bitbucket and DownStatus free for commercial use?
Bitbucket has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.