Bootprint vs Open Notify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bootprint vs Open Notify: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bootprint or Open Notify?
On our scheduled checks, Bootprint leads on measured uptime — Bootprint at 100% versus Open Notify at 71.6% 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, Bootprint or Open Notify?
Bootprint has the lower median latency in our checks — Bootprint responds in 67 ms versus Open Notify at 241 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 Open Notify need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bootprint is callable with no signup, and Open Notify is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bootprint and Open Notify from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bootprint and Open Notify 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 Open Notify free for commercial use?
Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and Open Notify 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.