Eden vs Florida Man
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Eden vs Florida Man: common questions
Which is more reliable, Eden or Florida Man?
On our scheduled checks, Eden leads on measured uptime — Eden at 100% versus Florida Man 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, Eden or Florida Man?
Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Eden responds in 475 ms versus Florida Man at 255 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 Eden and Florida Man need an API key?
Florida Man needs no key, while Eden requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.
Can I call Eden and Florida Man from the browser?
Yes — both Eden and Florida Man send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Eden and Florida Man free for commercial use?
Eden has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.