Himalayas vs Public Time API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Himalayas vs Public Time API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Himalayas or Public Time API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Himalayas and Public Time API each measure 99.44% 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.
Which is faster, Himalayas or Public Time API?
Himalayas has the lower median latency in our checks — Himalayas responds in 188 ms versus Public Time API at 311 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 Public Time API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Himalayas is callable with no signup, and Public Time API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Himalayas and Public Time API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Himalayas and Public Time API 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 Public Time API free for commercial use?
Himalayas has unclear commercial terms, and Public Time 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.