DocForge vs OnSched Consumer API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1583722
P95 · ms24851890
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DocForge vs OnSched Consumer API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DocForge or OnSched Consumer API?

Both are neck-and-neck — DocForge and OnSched Consumer API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, DocForge or OnSched Consumer API?

OnSched Consumer API has the lower median latency in our checks — DocForge responds in 1583 ms versus OnSched Consumer API at 722 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 DocForge and OnSched Consumer API need an API key?

DocForge needs no key, while OnSched Consumer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DocForge first.

Can I call DocForge and OnSched Consumer API from the browser?

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

Are DocForge and OnSched Consumer API free for commercial use?

DocForge has unclear commercial terms, and OnSched Consumer 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.