DownStatus vs Postman Echo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Postman Echo: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Postman Echo?
On our scheduled checks, Postman Echo leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Postman Echo 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 Postman Echo?
Postman Echo has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Postman Echo at 201 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 Postman Echo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Postman Echo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and Postman Echo from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and Postman Echo 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 Postman Echo free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Postman Echo 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.