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Glax Weather API vs GrünstromIndex

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

APIGlax Weather APIHEALTHY87GrünstromIndexHEALTHY53
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%73.5%
Uptime · 30d100%73.3%
P50 · ms10041072
P95 · ms25344119
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree under fair-use policy
Rate limitUnpublishedFair-use (paid tiers for higher limits)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Glax Weather API vs GrünstromIndex: common questions

Which is more reliable, Glax Weather API or GrünstromIndex?

On our scheduled checks, Glax Weather API leads on measured uptime — Glax Weather API at 100% versus GrünstromIndex at 73.5% 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, Glax Weather API or GrünstromIndex?

Glax Weather API has the lower median latency in our checks — Glax Weather API responds in 1004 ms versus GrünstromIndex at 1072 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 Glax Weather API and GrünstromIndex need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Glax Weather API is callable with no signup, and GrünstromIndex is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Glax Weather API and GrünstromIndex from the browser?

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

Are Glax Weather API and GrünstromIndex free for commercial use?

Glax Weather API has unclear commercial terms, and GrünstromIndex 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.