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