DownStatus vs Hipsum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Hipsum: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Hipsum?
On our scheduled checks, Hipsum leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Hipsum 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, DownStatus or Hipsum?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 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 DownStatus and Hipsum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus 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 DownStatus and Hipsum from the browser?
Only Hipsum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and Hipsum free for commercial use?
DownStatus 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.