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Helium vs Markbase

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIHeliumNEW—MarkbaseNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFirst 50 queries per IP free, no key (paid API key beyond, ~$0.02/query)Free — limits not published
Rate limit50 free queries per IP subnet30 req/window · 29 remaining · resets 1783519324
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Helium vs Markbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, Helium or Markbase?

On our scheduled checks, Markbase leads on measured uptime — Helium at —% versus Markbase 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 Helium and Markbase need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Helium is callable with no signup, and Markbase is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Helium and Markbase from the browser?

Only Markbase is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Helium needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Helium and Markbase free for commercial use?

Helium has unclear commercial terms, and Markbase 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.