DownStatus vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus PageBolt at 99.02% 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 PageBolt?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 PageBolt need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while PageBolt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call DownStatus and PageBolt from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and PageBolt from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are DownStatus and PageBolt free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.