Host.io vs VatcheckAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Host.io vs VatcheckAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Host.io or VatcheckAPI?
Both are neck-and-neck — Host.io and VatcheckAPI each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Do Host.io and VatcheckAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Host.io uses an API key and VatcheckAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Host.io and VatcheckAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Host.io and VatcheckAPI 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 VatcheckAPI free for commercial use?
Host.io has unclear commercial terms, and VatcheckAPI 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.