BotsArchive vs The Guardian
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs The Guardian: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or The Guardian?
On our scheduled checks, The Guardian leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 97.1% versus The Guardian at 98.0% 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 The Guardian?
The Guardian has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus The Guardian at 742 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 The Guardian need an API key?
BotsArchive needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BotsArchive first.
Can I call BotsArchive and The Guardian from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and The Guardian 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 The Guardian free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.