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HTTPie vs Sodeom Search API

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96Sodeom Search APIHEALTHY34
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%56.9%
Uptime · 30d100%63.3%
P50 · ms2724551
P95 · ms20164959
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

HTTPie vs Sodeom Search API: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Sodeom Search API?

On our scheduled checks, HTTPie leads on measured uptime — HTTPie at 100% versus Sodeom Search API at 56.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, HTTPie or Sodeom Search API?

HTTPie has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 ms versus Sodeom Search API at 4551 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do HTTPie and Sodeom Search API need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and Sodeom Search API from the browser?

Only Sodeom Search API 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 Sodeom Search API free for commercial use?

HTTPie has unclear commercial terms, and Sodeom Search 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.