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Hipsum vs HTTPie

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

APIHipsumNEW—HTTPieNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hipsum vs HTTPie: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hipsum or HTTPie?

On our scheduled checks, HTTPie leads on measured uptime — Hipsum at —% versus HTTPie 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 Hipsum and HTTPie need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Hipsum is callable with no signup, and HTTPie is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Hipsum and HTTPie from the browser?

Only Hipsum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HTTPie needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Hipsum and HTTPie free for commercial use?

Hipsum has unclear commercial terms, and HTTPie 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.