DFlight API vs Storm Glass Marine Weather
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DFlight API vs Storm Glass Marine Weather: common questions
Which is more reliable, DFlight API or Storm Glass Marine Weather?
On our scheduled checks, Storm Glass Marine Weather leads on measured uptime — DFlight API at 11.8% versus Storm Glass Marine Weather at 100% 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, DFlight API or Storm Glass Marine Weather?
Storm Glass Marine Weather has the lower median latency in our checks — DFlight API responds in 319 ms versus Storm Glass Marine Weather at 238 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 DFlight API and Storm Glass Marine Weather need an API key?
DFlight API needs no key, while Storm Glass Marine Weather requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DFlight API first.
Can I call DFlight API and Storm Glass Marine Weather from the browser?
Only Storm Glass Marine Weather is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DFlight API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DFlight API and Storm Glass Marine Weather free for commercial use?
DFlight API has unclear commercial terms, and Storm Glass Marine Weather 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.