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Hipsum vs ParlayAPI

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

APIHipsumHEALTHY92ParlayAPIREACHABLE88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%87.5%
Uptime · 30d100%87.5%
P50 · ms526211
P95 · ms20311536
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-04
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Hipsum vs ParlayAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hipsum or ParlayAPI?

On our scheduled checks, Hipsum leads on measured uptime — Hipsum at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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, Hipsum or ParlayAPI?

ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Hipsum responds in 526 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 Hipsum and ParlayAPI need an API key?

Hipsum needs no key, while ParlayAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Hipsum first.

Can I call Hipsum and ParlayAPI from the browser?

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

Are Hipsum and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?

Hipsum has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.