Episodate vs Watchmode
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs Watchmode: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or Watchmode?
On our scheduled checks, Watchmode leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% versus Watchmode 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, Episodate or Watchmode?
Watchmode has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 ms versus Watchmode at 554 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 Episodate and Watchmode need an API key?
Episodate needs no key, while Watchmode requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Episodate first.
Can I call Episodate and Watchmode from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and Watchmode 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 Episodate and Watchmode free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and Watchmode 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.