DownStatus vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Only SampleAPIs is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DownStatus needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are DownStatus and SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.