Himalayas vs PostStack
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Himalayas vs PostStack: common questions
Which is more reliable, Himalayas or PostStack?
On our scheduled checks, PostStack leads on measured uptime — Himalayas at 99.02% versus PostStack 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 PostStack?
Himalayas has the lower median latency in our checks — Himalayas responds in 263 ms versus PostStack at 1066 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 PostStack need an API key?
Himalayas needs no key, while PostStack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Himalayas first.
Can I call Himalayas and PostStack from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Himalayas and PostStack from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Himalayas and PostStack free for commercial use?
Himalayas has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack 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.