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Host.io vs Httpbin

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

APIHost.ioREACHABLE—HttpbinNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Host.io vs Httpbin: common questions

Which is more reliable, Host.io or Httpbin?

On our scheduled checks, Httpbin leads on measured uptime — Host.io at —% versus Httpbin 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 Host.io and Httpbin need an API key?

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

Can I call Host.io and Httpbin from the browser?

Yes — both Host.io and Httpbin 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 Host.io and Httpbin free for commercial use?

Host.io has unclear commercial terms, and Httpbin 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.