BotsArchive vs Spaceflight News
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs Spaceflight News: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or Spaceflight News?
On our scheduled checks, BotsArchive leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 98.3% versus Spaceflight News at 94.4% 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 Spaceflight News?
Spaceflight News has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 788 ms versus Spaceflight News at 505 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 Spaceflight News need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BotsArchive is callable with no signup, and Spaceflight News is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BotsArchive and Spaceflight News from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and Spaceflight News 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 Spaceflight News free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and Spaceflight News 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.