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httpSMS vs What The Commit

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

APIhttpSMSNEW—What The CommitNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesno
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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httpSMS vs What The Commit: common questions

Which is more reliable, httpSMS or What The Commit?

On our scheduled checks, What The Commit leads on measured uptime — httpSMS at —% versus What The Commit 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 What The Commit need an API key?

What The Commit needs no key, while httpSMS requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for What The Commit first.

Can I call httpSMS and What The Commit from the browser?

Only httpSMS is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. What The Commit needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are httpSMS and What The Commit free for commercial use?

httpSMS has unclear commercial terms, and What The Commit 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.