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Extinct Animals API vs HTTP Dog

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIExtinct Animals APINEW—HTTP DogNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783518309Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Extinct Animals API vs HTTP Dog: common questions

Which is more reliable, Extinct Animals API or HTTP Dog?

On our scheduled checks, HTTP Dog leads on measured uptime — Extinct Animals API at —% versus HTTP Dog 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 Extinct Animals API and HTTP Dog need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Extinct Animals API is callable with no signup, and HTTP Dog is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Extinct Animals API and HTTP Dog from the browser?

Only Extinct Animals API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HTTP Dog needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Extinct Animals API and HTTP Dog free for commercial use?

Extinct Animals API has unclear commercial terms, and HTTP Dog 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.