Bluesky vs The Calendar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bluesky vs The Calendar: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bluesky or The Calendar?
On our scheduled checks, The Calendar leads on measured uptime — Bluesky at 97.1% versus The Calendar 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 The Calendar?
Bluesky has the lower median latency in our checks — Bluesky responds in 268 ms versus The Calendar at 588 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 The Calendar need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bluesky is callable with no signup, and The Calendar is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bluesky and The Calendar from the browser?
Yes — both Bluesky and The Calendar 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 The Calendar free for commercial use?
Bluesky has unclear commercial terms, and The Calendar 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.