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, Dev.to leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at 100% versus DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% 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, Dev.to or DigitalOcean Status?
Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 328 ms versus DigitalOcean Status at 422 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 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.