Dev.to vs Notion
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Dev.to vs Notion: common questions
Which is more reliable, Dev.to or Notion?
On our scheduled checks, Notion leads on measured uptime — Dev.to at —% versus Notion 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 Notion need an API key?
Dev.to needs no key, while Notion requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Dev.to first.
Can I call Dev.to and Notion from the browser?
Only Dev.to is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Notion needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Dev.to and Notion free for commercial use?
Dev.to has unclear commercial terms, and Notion 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.