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HTTPie vs Setup Gear Guide API

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

APIHTTPieNEW—Setup Gear Guide APINEW—
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 Setup Gear Guide API: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Setup Gear Guide API?

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

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

Can I call HTTPie and Setup Gear Guide API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and Setup Gear Guide API 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 Setup Gear Guide API free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Setup Gear Guide API 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.