BotsArchive vs Florida Man
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs Florida Man: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or Florida Man?
On our scheduled checks, Florida Man leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 97.1% versus Florida Man at 98.0% 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, BotsArchive or Florida Man?
Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus Florida Man at 255 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 BotsArchive and Florida Man need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BotsArchive is callable with no signup, and Florida Man is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BotsArchive and Florida Man from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and Florida Man 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 BotsArchive and Florida Man free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.