DownStatus vs Yes-as-a-Service
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DownStatus vs Yes-as-a-Service: common questions
Which is more reliable, DownStatus or Yes-as-a-Service?
On our scheduled checks, Yes-as-a-Service leads on measured uptime — DownStatus at 60.8% versus Yes-as-a-Service at 98.0% 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 Yes-as-a-Service?
Yes-as-a-Service has the lower median latency in our checks — DownStatus responds in 589 ms versus Yes-as-a-Service at 557 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 Yes-as-a-Service need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DownStatus is callable with no signup, and Yes-as-a-Service is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call DownStatus and Yes-as-a-Service from the browser?
Only Yes-as-a-Service 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 Yes-as-a-Service free for commercial use?
DownStatus has unclear commercial terms, and Yes-as-a-Service 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.