DigitalOcean Status vs NetworkCalc
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs NetworkCalc: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or NetworkCalc?
Both are neck-and-neck — DigitalOcean Status and NetworkCalc each measure 99.02% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, DigitalOcean Status or NetworkCalc?
DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus NetworkCalc at 448 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 NetworkCalc need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup, and NetworkCalc is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and NetworkCalc from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and NetworkCalc 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 NetworkCalc free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and NetworkCalc 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.