DomainDb Info vs Hipsum

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms234723
P95 · ms16351732
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DomainDb Info vs Hipsum: common questions

Which is more reliable, DomainDb Info or Hipsum?

Both are neck-and-neck — DomainDb Info and Hipsum 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, DomainDb Info or Hipsum?

DomainDb Info has the lower median latency in our checks — DomainDb Info responds in 234 ms versus Hipsum at 723 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 DomainDb Info and Hipsum need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DomainDb Info is callable with no signup, and Hipsum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DomainDb Info and Hipsum from the browser?

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

Are DomainDb Info and Hipsum free for commercial use?

DomainDb Info has unclear commercial terms, and Hipsum 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.