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Helium vs Sugra

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

APIHeliumNEW—SugraNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
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 — key may be required
Rate limit50 free queries per IP subnetUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Helium vs Sugra: common questions

Which is more reliable, Helium or Sugra?

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

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

Can I call Helium and Sugra from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Helium and Sugra from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Helium and Sugra free for commercial use?

Helium has unclear commercial terms, and Sugra 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.