caldays vs HackerNews
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
caldays vs HackerNews: common questions
Which is more reliable, caldays or HackerNews?
On our scheduled checks, HackerNews leads on measured uptime — caldays at —% versus HackerNews 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 caldays and HackerNews need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — caldays is callable with no signup, and HackerNews is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call caldays and HackerNews from the browser?
Yes — both caldays and HackerNews 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 caldays and HackerNews free for commercial use?
caldays has unclear commercial terms, and HackerNews 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.