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HTTPie vs PurgoMalum

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

APIHTTPieNEW—PurgoMalumNEW—
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
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HTTPie vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or PurgoMalum?

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

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

Can I call HTTPie and PurgoMalum from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.