HTTP Dog vs Dog CEO

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedStanford Dogs dataset
Free tierFree — limits not publishedUnlimited
Rate limitUnpublishedNone published
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTP Dog vs Dog CEO: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTP Dog or Dog CEO?

On our scheduled checks, Dog CEO leads on measured uptime — HTTP Dog at —% versus Dog CEO 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 HTTP Dog and Dog CEO need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTP Dog and Dog CEO from the browser?

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

Are HTTP Dog and Dog CEO free for commercial use?

HTTP Dog has unclear commercial terms, and Dog CEO allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.