Himalayas vs Telegraph
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Himalayas vs Telegraph: common questions
Which is more reliable, Himalayas or Telegraph?
On our scheduled checks, Telegraph leads on measured uptime — Himalayas at 99.44% versus Telegraph 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 Telegraph?
Himalayas has the lower median latency in our checks — Himalayas responds in 188 ms versus Telegraph at 444 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 Telegraph need an API key?
Himalayas needs no key, while Telegraph requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Himalayas first.
Can I call Himalayas and Telegraph from the browser?
Only Telegraph 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 Telegraph free for commercial use?
Himalayas has unclear commercial terms, and Telegraph 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.