Helium vs Pick an Agency
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Helium vs Pick an Agency: common questions
Which is more reliable, Helium or Pick an Agency?
On our scheduled checks, Pick an Agency leads on measured uptime — Helium at —% versus Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Helium is callable with no signup, and Pick an Agency is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Helium and Pick an Agency from the browser?
Only Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency free for commercial use?
Helium has unclear commercial terms, and Pick an Agency 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.