Bootprint vs Keen IO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bootprint vs Keen IO: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bootprint or Keen IO?
Both are neck-and-neck — Bootprint and Keen IO each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Bootprint or Keen IO?
Bootprint has the lower median latency in our checks — Bootprint responds in 66 ms versus Keen IO at 667 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 Bootprint and Keen IO need an API key?
Bootprint needs no key, while Keen IO requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Bootprint first.
Can I call Bootprint and Keen IO from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bootprint and Keen IO from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bootprint and Keen IO free for commercial use?
Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and Keen IO 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.