DigitalOcean Status vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at —% versus SampleAPIs at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do DigitalOcean Status and SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DigitalOcean Status and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.