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Browshot vs PurgoMalum

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

APIBrowshotDEAD0PurgoMalumHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%86.3%
Uptime · 30d0.0%85.0%
P50 · ms—423
P95 · ms—4833
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Browshot vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, Browshot or PurgoMalum?

On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — Browshot at 0.0% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?

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

Can I call Browshot and PurgoMalum from the browser?

Only PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

Browshot has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.