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Cutt.ly vs HTTPie

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

APICutt.lyNEW—HTTPieNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Cutt.ly vs HTTPie: common questions

Which is more reliable, Cutt.ly or HTTPie?

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

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Cutt.ly and HTTPie from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Cutt.ly and HTTPie free for commercial use?

Cutt.ly has unclear commercial terms, and HTTPie 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.