Edgrapi vs Helium
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Edgrapi vs Helium: common questions
Which is more reliable, Edgrapi or Helium?
On our scheduled checks, Helium leads on measured uptime — Edgrapi at —% versus Helium 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 Edgrapi and Helium need an API key?
Helium needs no key, while Edgrapi requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Helium first.
Can I call Edgrapi and Helium from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Edgrapi and Helium from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Edgrapi and Helium free for commercial use?
Edgrapi has unclear commercial terms, and Helium 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.