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Findwork vs Kickbox

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

APIFindworkHEALTHY93KickboxHEALTHY92
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms481592
P95 · ms19153630
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — open disposable-address check
Rate limit4294967295 req/window · 4294967295 remaining · resets 0Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Findwork vs Kickbox: common questions

Which is more reliable, Findwork or Kickbox?

Both are neck-and-neck — Findwork and Kickbox 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, Findwork or Kickbox?

Findwork has the lower median latency in our checks — Findwork responds in 481 ms versus Kickbox at 592 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 Findwork and Kickbox need an API key?

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

Can I call Findwork and Kickbox from the browser?

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

Are Findwork and Kickbox free for commercial use?

Findwork has unclear commercial terms, and Kickbox 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.