FavQs.com vs Gawrshdarn

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms741682
P95 · ms15471503
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FavQs.com vs Gawrshdarn: common questions

Which is more reliable, FavQs.com or Gawrshdarn?

Both are neck-and-neck — FavQs.com and Gawrshdarn each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FavQs.com or Gawrshdarn?

Gawrshdarn has the lower median latency in our checks — FavQs.com responds in 741 ms versus Gawrshdarn at 682 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 FavQs.com and Gawrshdarn need an API key?

Gawrshdarn needs no key, while FavQs.com requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Gawrshdarn first.

Can I call FavQs.com and Gawrshdarn from the browser?

Only Gawrshdarn is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FavQs.com needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FavQs.com and Gawrshdarn free for commercial use?

FavQs.com has unclear commercial terms, and Gawrshdarn 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.