BulkSMS JSON REST API vs Footer Year Update
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BulkSMS JSON REST API vs Footer Year Update: common questions
Which is more reliable, BulkSMS JSON REST API or Footer Year Update?
On our scheduled checks, Footer Year Update leads on measured uptime — BulkSMS JSON REST API at —% versus Footer Year Update 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 BulkSMS JSON REST API and Footer Year Update need an API key?
Footer Year Update needs no key, while BulkSMS JSON REST API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Footer Year Update first.
Can I call BulkSMS JSON REST API and Footer Year Update from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call BulkSMS JSON REST API and Footer Year Update from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are BulkSMS JSON REST API and Footer Year Update free for commercial use?
BulkSMS JSON REST API has unclear commercial terms, and Footer Year Update 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.