DigitalOcean Status vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, DigitalOcean Status leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum?
DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.