Himalayas vs Lanyard
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Himalayas vs Lanyard: common questions
Which is more reliable, Himalayas or Lanyard?
On our scheduled checks, Lanyard leads on measured uptime — Himalayas at 99.44% versus Lanyard at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Himalayas or Lanyard?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Himalayas responds in 188 ms versus Lanyard at 151 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 Himalayas and Lanyard need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Himalayas is callable with no signup, and Lanyard is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Himalayas and Lanyard from the browser?
Only Lanyard is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Himalayas needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Himalayas and Lanyard free for commercial use?
Himalayas has unclear commercial terms, and Lanyard 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.