GitHub Project Issues vs InternetDB API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GitHub Project Issues vs InternetDB API: common questions
Which is more reliable, GitHub Project Issues or InternetDB API?
On our scheduled checks, InternetDB API leads on measured uptime — GitHub Project Issues at 99.02% versus InternetDB API 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, GitHub Project Issues or InternetDB API?
InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub Project Issues responds in 478 ms versus InternetDB API at 133 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 GitHub Project Issues and InternetDB API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — GitHub Project Issues is callable with no signup, and InternetDB API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call GitHub Project Issues and InternetDB API from the browser?
Only InternetDB API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. GitHub Project Issues needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GitHub Project Issues and InternetDB API free for commercial use?
GitHub Project Issues has unclear commercial terms, and InternetDB 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.