HTTPie vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HTTPie vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Piloterr?
On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at —% versus Piloterr 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 Piloterr need an API key?
HTTPie needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HTTPie first.
Can I call HTTPie and Piloterr from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and Piloterr from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are HTTPie and Piloterr free for commercial use?
HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.