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DigitalOcean Status vs ParlayAPI

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDigitalOcean StatusHEALTHY95ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.3%87.5%
Uptime · 30d94.8%87.5%
P50 · ms239211
P95 · ms25511536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree (Atlassian Statuspage public API)
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
operationalpartialdownno data

DigitalOcean Status vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, DigitalOcean Status leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 98.3% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI?

ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 239 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?

DigitalOcean Status needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DigitalOcean Status first.

Can I call DigitalOcean Status and ParlayAPI from the browser?

Only DigitalOcean Status is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ParlayAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are DigitalOcean Status and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.