Hipsum vs Yes No
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hipsum vs Yes No: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hipsum or Yes No?
On our scheduled checks, Yes No leads on measured uptime — Hipsum at —% versus Yes No 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 Yes No need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Hipsum is callable with no signup, and Yes No is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Hipsum and Yes No from the browser?
Yes — both Hipsum and Yes No send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Hipsum and Yes No free for commercial use?
Hipsum has unclear commercial terms, and Yes No 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.