Florida Man vs OkSurf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Florida Man vs OkSurf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Florida Man or OkSurf?
On our scheduled checks, OkSurf leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at 98.0% versus OkSurf 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 OkSurf?
Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Florida Man responds in 255 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 OkSurf need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Florida Man is callable with no signup, and OkSurf is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Florida Man and OkSurf from the browser?
Only Florida Man is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OkSurf needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Florida Man and OkSurf free for commercial use?
Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, and OkSurf 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.