BriefTape vs Pick an Agency
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BriefTape vs Pick an Agency: common questions
Which is more reliable, BriefTape or Pick an Agency?
On our scheduled checks, BriefTape leads on measured uptime — BriefTape at 99.02% versus Pick an Agency at 78.4% 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, BriefTape or Pick an Agency?
Pick an Agency has the lower median latency in our checks — BriefTape responds in 1021 ms versus Pick an Agency at 783 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 Pick an Agency need an API key?
Pick an Agency needs no key, while BriefTape requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Pick an Agency first.
Can I call BriefTape and Pick an Agency from the browser?
Yes — both BriefTape and Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency free for commercial use?
BriefTape has unclear commercial terms, and Pick an Agency 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.