Episodate vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or xColors?
On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — Episodate at —% versus xColors 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 Episodate and xColors need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Episodate is callable with no signup, and xColors is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Episodate and xColors from the browser?
Yes — both Episodate and xColors 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 xColors free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.