HackerNews vs Remotive
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackerNews vs Remotive: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackerNews or Remotive?
Both are neck-and-neck — HackerNews and Remotive 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 Remotive?
HackerNews has the lower median latency in our checks — HackerNews responds in 380 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 HackerNews and Remotive need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackerNews 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 HackerNews and Remotive from the browser?
Yes — both HackerNews and Remotive 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 Remotive free for commercial use?
HackerNews 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.