Fruityvice vs LAPIS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fruityvice vs LAPIS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fruityvice or LAPIS?
Both are neck-and-neck — Fruityvice and LAPIS 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, Fruityvice or LAPIS?
LAPIS has the lower median latency in our checks — Fruityvice responds in 951 ms versus LAPIS at 524 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 Fruityvice and LAPIS need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Fruityvice is callable with no signup, and LAPIS is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Fruityvice and LAPIS from the browser?
Only LAPIS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Fruityvice needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Fruityvice and LAPIS free for commercial use?
Fruityvice has unclear commercial terms, and LAPIS 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.