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Helium vs Mboum API

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

APIHeliumDEAD0Mboum APIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
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 tier — API key required
Rate limit50 free queries per IP subnetUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Helium vs Mboum API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Helium or Mboum API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Helium and Mboum API each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Helium and Mboum API need an API key?

Helium needs no key, while Mboum API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Helium first.

Can I call Helium and Mboum API from the browser?

Only Mboum API 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 Mboum API free for commercial use?

Helium has unclear commercial terms, and Mboum API 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.