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ClickSend REST API v3 vs VA Facilities

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

APIClickSend REST API v3HEALTHY97VA FacilitiesHEALTHY85
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms308876
P95 · ms10352720
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit6000 req/window · 5999 remaining · resets 1Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ClickSend REST API v3 vs VA Facilities: common questions

Which is more reliable, ClickSend REST API v3 or VA Facilities?

On our scheduled checks, ClickSend REST API v3 leads on measured uptime — ClickSend REST API v3 at 100% versus VA Facilities at 99.44% 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, ClickSend REST API v3 or VA Facilities?

ClickSend REST API v3 has the lower median latency in our checks — ClickSend REST API v3 responds in 308 ms versus VA Facilities at 876 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 ClickSend REST API v3 and VA Facilities need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — ClickSend REST API v3 uses an API key and VA Facilities 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 ClickSend REST API v3 and VA Facilities from the browser?

Only ClickSend REST API v3 is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VA Facilities needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ClickSend REST API v3 and VA Facilities free for commercial use?

ClickSend REST API v3 has unclear commercial terms, and VA Facilities 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.