BotsArchive vs Gladia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs Gladia: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or Gladia?
On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 97.1% versus Gladia at 100% 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 Gladia?
BotsArchive has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus Gladia at 1203 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 Gladia need an API key?
BotsArchive needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BotsArchive first.
Can I call BotsArchive and Gladia from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and Gladia 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 Gladia free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and Gladia 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.