InternetDB API vs ItsThisForThat
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
InternetDB API vs ItsThisForThat: common questions
Which is more reliable, InternetDB API or ItsThisForThat?
Both are neck-and-neck — InternetDB API and ItsThisForThat each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, InternetDB API or ItsThisForThat?
InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — InternetDB API responds in 133 ms versus ItsThisForThat at 242 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 InternetDB API and ItsThisForThat need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — InternetDB API is callable with no signup, and ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call InternetDB API and ItsThisForThat from the browser?
Only InternetDB API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ItsThisForThat needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are InternetDB API and ItsThisForThat free for commercial use?
InternetDB API has unclear commercial terms, and ItsThisForThat 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.