DownStatus vs ReportForge
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs ReportForge: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or ReportForge?
On our scheduled checks, ReportForge leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus ReportForge 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 ReportForge?
DownStatus has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus ReportForge at 1362 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 ReportForge need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and ReportForge is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and ReportForge from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call DownStatus and ReportForge 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 ReportForge free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and ReportForge 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.