Eden vs Urlbox API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Eden vs Urlbox API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Eden or Urlbox API?
On our scheduled checks, Urlbox API leads on measured uptime — Eden at —% versus Urlbox API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Eden and Urlbox API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Eden uses an API key and Urlbox API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Eden and Urlbox API from the browser?
Only Eden is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Urlbox API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Eden and Urlbox API free for commercial use?
Eden has unclear commercial terms, and Urlbox 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.