BotsArchive vs Statistics of the World
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
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 97.1% versus Statistics of the World 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 Statistics of the World?
Statistics of the World has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus Statistics of the World at 743 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 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.