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Callook.info vs OkSurf

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

APICallook.infoHEALTHY94OkSurfHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms437624
P95 · ms11561870
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data from public FCC ULS records)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Callook.info vs OkSurf: common questions

Which is more reliable, Callook.info or OkSurf?

Both are neck-and-neck — Callook.info and OkSurf each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Callook.info or OkSurf?

Callook.info has the lower median latency in our checks — Callook.info responds in 437 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 Callook.info and OkSurf need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Callook.info is callable with no signup, and OkSurf is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Callook.info and OkSurf from the browser?

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

Are Callook.info and OkSurf free for commercial use?

Callook.info has unclear commercial terms, and OkSurf 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.