HackerNews vs Telegraph
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackerNews vs Telegraph: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackerNews or Telegraph?
Both are neck-and-neck — HackerNews and Telegraph 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 Telegraph?
HackerNews has the lower median latency in our checks — HackerNews responds in 214 ms versus Telegraph at 444 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 Telegraph need an API key?
HackerNews needs no key, while Telegraph requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HackerNews first.
Can I call HackerNews and Telegraph from the browser?
Yes — both HackerNews and Telegraph 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 Telegraph free for commercial use?
HackerNews has unclear commercial terms, and Telegraph 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.