Cisco Spark vs xfetch
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Cisco Spark vs xfetch: common questions
Which is more reliable, Cisco Spark or xfetch?
On our scheduled checks, xfetch leads on measured uptime — Cisco Spark at —% versus xfetch 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 Cisco Spark and xfetch need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Cisco Spark uses an API key and xfetch uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Cisco Spark and xfetch from the browser?
Yes — both Cisco Spark and xfetch 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 Cisco Spark and xfetch free for commercial use?
Cisco Spark has unclear commercial terms, and xfetch 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.