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DownStatus vs Simpsons Character API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDownStatusDYING73Simpsons Character APIHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%88.2%
Uptime · 30d33.3%88.3%
P50 · ms589123
P95 · ms12951886
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DownStatus vs Simpsons Character API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Simpsons Character API?

On our scheduled checks, Simpsons Character API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Simpsons Character API at 88.2% 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 Simpsons Character API?

Simpsons Character API has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Simpsons Character API at 123 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 Simpsons Character API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Simpsons Character API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call DownStatus and Simpsons Character API from the browser?

Only Simpsons Character API 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 Simpsons Character API free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Simpsons Character API 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.