DocForge vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DocForge vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, DocForge or Piloterr?
Both are neck-and-neck — DocForge and Piloterr 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 Piloterr?
Piloterr has the lower median latency in our checks — DocForge responds in 1583 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 Piloterr need an API key?
DocForge needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DocForge first.
Can I call DocForge and Piloterr from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DocForge and Piloterr from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are DocForge and Piloterr free for commercial use?
DocForge has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.