DigitalOcean Status vs Hipsum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs Hipsum: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or Hipsum?
On our scheduled checks, Hipsum leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% versus Hipsum 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, DigitalOcean Status or Hipsum?
DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus Hipsum at 723 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 DigitalOcean Status and Hipsum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup, and Hipsum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and Hipsum from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and Hipsum 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 DigitalOcean Status and Hipsum free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and Hipsum 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.