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GitHub REST API vs Spoo.me

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIGitHub REST APIHEALTHY90Spoo.meHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms568362
P95 · ms26711478
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GitHub REST API vs Spoo.me: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or Spoo.me?

Both are neck-and-neck — GitHub REST API and Spoo.me 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, GitHub REST API or Spoo.me?

Spoo.me has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub REST API responds in 568 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 REST API and Spoo.me need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — GitHub REST API is callable with no signup, and Spoo.me is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call GitHub REST API and Spoo.me from the browser?

Only GitHub REST API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Spoo.me needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GitHub REST API and Spoo.me free for commercial use?

GitHub REST API has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.