BotsArchive vs OWASP API Security Project
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs OWASP API Security Project: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or OWASP API Security Project?
On our scheduled checks, OWASP API Security Project leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at —% versus OWASP API Security Project 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 BotsArchive and OWASP API Security Project need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BotsArchive is callable with no signup, and OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BotsArchive and OWASP API Security Project from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and OWASP API Security Project 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 OWASP API Security Project free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and OWASP API Security Project 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.