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DownStatus vs Notion

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

APIDownStatusNEW—NotionREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnoneoauth
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)OAuth — some read routes may be public
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DownStatus vs Notion: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Notion?

On our scheduled checks, Notion leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at —% versus Notion at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do DownStatus and Notion need an API key?

DownStatus needs no key, while Notion requires OAuth. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.

Can I call DownStatus and Notion from the browser?

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

Are DownStatus and Notion free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Notion 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.