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Bluesky vs Findwork

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

APIBlueskyHEALTHY96FindworkHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.1%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms268481
P95 · ms12001915
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — public AppView, no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished4294967295 req/window · 4294967295 remaining · resets 0
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bluesky vs Findwork: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bluesky or Findwork?

On our scheduled checks, Findwork leads on measured uptime — Bluesky at 97.1% versus Findwork at 100% 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, Bluesky or Findwork?

Bluesky has the lower median latency in our checks — Bluesky responds in 268 ms versus Findwork at 481 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 Bluesky and Findwork need an API key?

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

Can I call Bluesky and Findwork from the browser?

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

Are Bluesky and Findwork free for commercial use?

Bluesky has unclear commercial terms, and Findwork 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.