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Cutt.ly vs Beeceptor

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

APICutt.lyNEW—BeeceptorNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree public echo host, no signup
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cutt.ly vs Beeceptor: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or Beeceptor?

On our scheduled checks, Beeceptor leads on measured uptime — Cutt.ly at —% versus Beeceptor 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 Cutt.ly and Beeceptor need an API key?

Beeceptor needs no key, while Cutt.ly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Beeceptor first.

Can I call Cutt.ly and Beeceptor from the browser?

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

Are Cutt.ly and Beeceptor free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and Beeceptor 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.