Findwork vs X (Twitter) API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms481392
P95 · ms19151148
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit4294967295 req/window · 4294967295 remaining · resets 0Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Findwork vs X (Twitter) API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Findwork or X (Twitter) API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Findwork and X (Twitter) API 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 X (Twitter) API?

X (Twitter) API has the lower median latency in our checks — Findwork responds in 481 ms versus X (Twitter) API at 392 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 X (Twitter) API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Findwork uses an API key and X (Twitter) API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Findwork and X (Twitter) API from the browser?

Only X (Twitter) API 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 X (Twitter) API free for commercial use?

Findwork has unclear commercial terms, and X (Twitter) API 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.