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Bootprint vs USPTO

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

APIBootprintNEW—USPTONEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Bootprint vs USPTO: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bootprint or USPTO?

On our scheduled checks, USPTO leads on measured uptime — Bootprint at —% versus USPTO 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 Bootprint and USPTO need an API key?

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

Can I call Bootprint and USPTO from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bootprint and USPTO 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 USPTO free for commercial use?

Bootprint has unclear commercial terms, and USPTO 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.