Glax Weather API vs Solematica

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1004267
P95 · ms25341414
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree public /providers endpoint; other endpoints need paid credits
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 900
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Glax Weather API vs Solematica: common questions

Which is more reliable, Glax Weather API or Solematica?

Both are neck-and-neck — Glax Weather API and Solematica 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, Glax Weather API or Solematica?

Solematica has the lower median latency in our checks — Glax Weather API responds in 1004 ms versus Solematica at 267 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 Solematica need an API key?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Glax Weather API and Solematica from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Glax Weather API and Solematica free for commercial use?

Glax Weather API has unclear commercial terms, and Solematica 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.