Bootprint vs USPTO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bootprint vs USPTO: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bootprint or USPTO?
Both are neck-and-neck — Bootprint and USPTO 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 USPTO?
Bootprint has the lower median latency in our checks — Bootprint responds in 67 ms versus USPTO at 1141 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 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.