Bluesky vs Telegraph
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bluesky vs Telegraph: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bluesky or Telegraph?
On our scheduled checks, Telegraph leads on measured uptime — Bluesky at 97.1% versus Telegraph 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, Bluesky or Telegraph?
Bluesky has the lower median latency in our checks — Bluesky responds in 268 ms versus Telegraph at 801 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 Telegraph need an API key?
Bluesky needs no key, while Telegraph requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Bluesky first.
Can I call Bluesky and Telegraph from the browser?
Yes — both Bluesky and Telegraph 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 Telegraph free for commercial use?
Bluesky has unclear commercial terms, and Telegraph 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.