Florida Man vs Photon API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Florida Man vs Photon API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Florida Man or Photon API?
On our scheduled checks, Photon API leads on measured uptime — Florida Man at 98.0% versus Photon API at 99.02% 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 Photon API?
Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Florida Man responds in 255 ms versus Photon API at 710 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 Photon API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Florida Man is callable with no signup, and Photon API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Florida Man and Photon API from the browser?
Yes — both Florida Man and Photon API 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 Photon API free for commercial use?
Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier, and Photon 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.