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HTTP Dog vs PlaceDog

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

APIHTTP DogNEW—PlaceDogNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTP Dog vs PlaceDog: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTP Dog or PlaceDog?

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

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

Can I call HTTP Dog and PlaceDog from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTP Dog and PlaceDog from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are HTTP Dog and PlaceDog free for commercial use?

HTTP Dog has unclear commercial terms, and PlaceDog 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.