Dev.to vs DigitalOcean Status
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs DigitalOcean Status: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or DigitalOcean Status?
On our scheduled checks, DigitalOcean Status leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at —% versus DigitalOcean Status 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 Dev.to and DigitalOcean Status need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Dev.to is callable with no signup, and DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Dev.to and DigitalOcean Status from the browser?
Yes — both Dev.to and DigitalOcean Status 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 Dev.to and DigitalOcean Status free for commercial use?
Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and DigitalOcean Status 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.