HTTPie vs SiteIntel

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs SiteIntel: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or SiteIntel?

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

HTTPie needs no key, while SiteIntel requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HTTPie first.

Can I call HTTPie and SiteIntel from the browser?

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

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and SiteIntel 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.