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BotsArchive vs Statistics of the World

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBotsArchiveNEW—Statistics of the WorldNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)
Rate limitUnpublished1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BotsArchive vs Statistics of the World: common questions

Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or Statistics of the World?

On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at —% versus Statistics of the World 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 Statistics of the World need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — BotsArchive is callable with no signup, and Statistics of the World is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call BotsArchive and Statistics of the World from the browser?

Yes — both BotsArchive and Statistics of the World 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 Statistics of the World free for commercial use?

BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and Statistics of the World 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.