DownStatus vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, ParlayAPI leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 19.1% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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 ParlayAPI?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 458 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 ParlayAPI need an API key?
DownStatus needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for DownStatus first.
Can I call DownStatus and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and ParlayAPI 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 ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.