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Chocomilk API vs Episodate

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

APIChocomilk APIDYING46EpisodateHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d31.4%99.02%
Uptime · 30d6.7%100%
P50 · ms990867
P95 · ms15261708
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remaining · resets 60Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Chocomilk API vs Episodate: common questions

Which is more reliable, Chocomilk API or Episodate?

On our scheduled checks, Episodate leads on measured uptime — Chocomilk API at 31.4% versus Episodate at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Chocomilk API or Episodate?

Episodate has the lower median latency in our checks — Chocomilk API responds in 990 ms versus Episodate at 867 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 Chocomilk API and Episodate need an API key?

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

Can I call Chocomilk API and Episodate from the browser?

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

Are Chocomilk API and Episodate free for commercial use?

Chocomilk API has unclear commercial terms, and Episodate 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.