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BriefTape vs Edgrapi

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

APIBriefTapeHEALTHY83EdgrapiHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms10211662
P95 · ms44093997
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit10000 req/window · 9381 remaining · resets 1783555200Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BriefTape vs Edgrapi: common questions

Which is more reliable, BriefTape or Edgrapi?

Both are neck-and-neck — BriefTape and Edgrapi each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, BriefTape or Edgrapi?

BriefTape has the lower median latency in our checks — BriefTape responds in 1021 ms versus Edgrapi at 1662 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 BriefTape and Edgrapi need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — BriefTape uses an API key and Edgrapi uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call BriefTape and Edgrapi from the browser?

Only BriefTape is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Edgrapi needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BriefTape and Edgrapi free for commercial use?

BriefTape has unclear commercial terms, and Edgrapi 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.