Florida Man vs Gladia
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Florida Man vs Gladia: common questions
Which is more reliable, Florida Man or Gladia?
On our scheduled checks, Gladia leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at 98.0% versus Gladia at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Florida Man or Gladia?
Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Florida Man responds in 255 ms versus Gladia at 1203 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 Florida Man and Gladia need an API key?
Florida Man needs no key, while Gladia requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.
Can I call Florida Man and Gladia from the browser?
Yes — both Florida Man and Gladia 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 Florida Man and Gladia free for commercial use?
Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, and Gladia 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.