Grass Touch API vs Remotive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Grass Touch API vs Remotive: common questions
Which is more reliable, Grass Touch API or Remotive?
On our scheduled checks, Remotive leads on measured uptime — Grass Touch API at 2.9% versus Remotive 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, Grass Touch API or Remotive?
Remotive has the lower median latency in our checks — Grass Touch API responds in 1701 ms versus Remotive at 612 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 Grass Touch API and Remotive need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Grass Touch API is callable with no signup, and Remotive is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Grass Touch API and Remotive from the browser?
Only Remotive is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Grass Touch API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Grass Touch API and Remotive free for commercial use?
Grass Touch API has unclear commercial terms, and Remotive 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.