Dev.to vs DownStatus
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs DownStatus: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or DownStatus?
On our scheduled checks, Dev.to leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at 100% versus DownStatus at 60.8% 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 DownStatus?
Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 328 ms versus DownStatus at 589 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 DownStatus need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Dev.to is callable with no signup, and DownStatus is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Dev.to and DownStatus from the browser?
Only Dev.to is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Dev.to and DownStatus free for commercial use?
Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and DownStatus 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.