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DigitalOcean Status vs ScreenURL

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

APIDigitalOcean StatusNEW—ScreenURLNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree (Atlassian Statuspage public API)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DigitalOcean Status vs ScreenURL: common questions

Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or ScreenURL?

On our scheduled checks, ScreenURL leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at —% versus ScreenURL 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 ScreenURL need an API key?

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

Can I call DigitalOcean Status and ScreenURL from the browser?

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

Are DigitalOcean Status and ScreenURL free for commercial use?

DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and ScreenURL 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.