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BriefTape vs Fixer

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

APIBriefTapeHEALTHY83FixerHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms1021481
P95 · ms44094584
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit10000 req/window · 9381 remaining · resets 1783555200Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BriefTape vs Fixer: common questions

Which is more reliable, BriefTape or Fixer?

Both are neck-and-neck — BriefTape and Fixer 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 Fixer?

Fixer has the lower median latency in our checks — BriefTape responds in 1021 ms versus Fixer at 481 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 Fixer need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — BriefTape uses an API key and Fixer 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 Fixer from the browser?

Yes — both BriefTape and Fixer 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 BriefTape and Fixer free for commercial use?

BriefTape has unclear commercial terms, and Fixer 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.