Disify vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Disify vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, Disify or Lanyard?
On our scheduled checks, Lanyard leads on measured uptime — Disify at 42.2% versus Lanyard at 99.02% 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, Disify or Lanyard?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Disify responds in 1075 ms versus Lanyard at 279 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 Disify and Lanyard need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Disify is callable with no signup, and Lanyard is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Disify and Lanyard from the browser?
Only Lanyard is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Disify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Disify and Lanyard free for commercial use?
Disify has unclear commercial terms, and Lanyard 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.