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Bluesky vs HackerNews

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

APIBlueskyNEW—HackerNewsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — public AppView, no keyFree — no key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bluesky vs HackerNews: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bluesky or HackerNews?

On our scheduled checks, HackerNews leads on measured uptime — Bluesky at —% versus HackerNews at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Bluesky and HackerNews need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bluesky is callable with no signup, and HackerNews is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bluesky and HackerNews from the browser?

Yes — both Bluesky and HackerNews 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 Bluesky and HackerNews free for commercial use?

Bluesky has unclear commercial terms, and HackerNews 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.