Dev.to vs GitHub REST API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs GitHub REST API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or GitHub REST API?
On our scheduled checks, Dev.to leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at 100% versus GitHub REST API at 99.44% 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 GitHub REST API?
Dev.to has the lower median latency in our checks — Dev.to responds in 306 ms versus GitHub REST API at 349 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 GitHub REST API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Dev.to is callable with no signup, and GitHub REST API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Dev.to and GitHub REST API from the browser?
Yes — both Dev.to and GitHub REST API 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 GitHub REST API free for commercial use?
Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and GitHub REST API 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.