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DownStatus vs Truth or Dare API

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

APIDownStatusDYING73Truth or Dare APIHEALTHY77
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d60.8%100%
Uptime · 30d33.3%100%
P50 · ms589546
P95 · ms1295973
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no API key (per docs)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 5
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DownStatus vs Truth or Dare API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Truth or Dare API?

On our scheduled checks, Truth or Dare API leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Truth or Dare API 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 Truth or Dare API?

Truth or Dare API has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Truth or Dare API at 546 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 Truth or Dare API need an API key?

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

Can I call DownStatus and Truth or Dare API from the browser?

Only Truth or Dare 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 Truth or Dare API free for commercial use?

DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Truth or Dare 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.