DigitalOcean Status vs Truth or Dare API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms422546
P95 · ms2551973
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree (Atlassian Statuspage public API)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 5
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DigitalOcean Status vs Truth or Dare API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or Truth or Dare API?

On our scheduled checks, Truth or Dare API leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% versus Truth or Dare API at 100% 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 Truth or Dare API?

DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 ms versus Truth or Dare API at 546 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 Truth or Dare API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status is callable with no signup, and Truth or Dare API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DigitalOcean Status and Truth or Dare API from the browser?

Yes — both DigitalOcean Status and Truth or Dare API 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 Truth or Dare API free for commercial use?

DigitalOcean Status has unclear commercial terms, and Truth or Dare API 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.