InternetDB API vs UrlBae
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
InternetDB API vs UrlBae: common questions
Which is more reliable, InternetDB API or UrlBae?
On our scheduled checks, InternetDB API leads on measured uptime — InternetDB API at 100% versus UrlBae at 1.0% 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, InternetDB API or UrlBae?
InternetDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — InternetDB API responds in 133 ms versus UrlBae at 1158 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 UrlBae need an API key?
InternetDB API needs no key, while UrlBae requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for InternetDB API first.
Can I call InternetDB API and UrlBae from the browser?
Only InternetDB API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. UrlBae needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are InternetDB API and UrlBae free for commercial use?
InternetDB API has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.