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Browshot vs DownStatus

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

APIBrowshotNEW—DownStatusNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no API key (per docs)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Browshot vs DownStatus: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or DownStatus?

On our scheduled checks, DownStatus leads on measured uptime — Browshot at —% versus DownStatus at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Browshot and DownStatus need an API key?

DownStatus needs no key, while Browshot requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.

Can I call Browshot and DownStatus from the browser?

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

Are Browshot and DownStatus free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.