HackerNews vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackerNews vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackerNews or Lanyard?
Both are neck-and-neck — HackerNews and Lanyard 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, HackerNews or Lanyard?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — HackerNews responds in 214 ms versus Lanyard at 151 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 HackerNews and Lanyard need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackerNews is callable with no signup, and Lanyard is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HackerNews and Lanyard from the browser?
Yes — both HackerNews and Lanyard send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are HackerNews and Lanyard free for commercial use?
HackerNews has unclear commercial terms, and Lanyard 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.