httpSMS vs SEO Score
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
httpSMS vs SEO Score: common questions
Which is more reliable, httpSMS or SEO Score?
On our scheduled checks, SEO Score leads on measured uptime — httpSMS at —% versus SEO Score 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 httpSMS and SEO Score need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — httpSMS uses an API key and SEO Score uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call httpSMS and SEO Score from the browser?
Only httpSMS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. SEO Score needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are httpSMS and SEO Score free for commercial use?
httpSMS has unclear commercial terms, and SEO Score 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.