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HTTPie vs Keyvalue

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96KeyvalueHEALTHY79
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%86.3%
Uptime · 30d100%80.0%
P50 · ms272855
P95 · ms20162051
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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

HTTPie vs Keyvalue: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Keyvalue?

On our scheduled checks, HTTPie leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at 100% versus Keyvalue at 86.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, HTTPie or Keyvalue?

HTTPie has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 ms versus Keyvalue at 855 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do HTTPie and Keyvalue need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and Keyvalue from the browser?

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

Are HTTPie and Keyvalue free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Keyvalue 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.