Grass Touch API vs The Muse
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Grass Touch API vs The Muse: common questions
Which is more reliable, Grass Touch API or The Muse?
On our scheduled checks, The Muse leads on measured uptime — Grass Touch API at —% versus The Muse at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Grass Touch API and The Muse need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Grass Touch API is callable with no signup, and The Muse is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Grass Touch API and The Muse from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Grass Touch API and The Muse from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Grass Touch API and The Muse free for commercial use?
Grass Touch API has unclear commercial terms, and The Muse 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.