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HTTPie vs Kroki

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

APIHTTPieNEW—KrokiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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 Kroki: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Kroki?

On our scheduled checks, Kroki leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at —% versus Kroki 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 HTTPie and Kroki need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and Kroki from the browser?

Only Kroki 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 Kroki free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Kroki 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.