isEven (humor) vs JPL Close Approach
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
isEven (humor) vs JPL Close Approach: common questions
Which is more reliable, isEven (humor) or JPL Close Approach?
On our scheduled checks, JPL Close Approach leads on measured uptime — isEven (humor) at —% versus JPL Close Approach 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 isEven (humor) and JPL Close Approach need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — isEven (humor) is callable with no signup, and JPL Close Approach is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call isEven (humor) and JPL Close Approach from the browser?
Only isEven (humor) is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. JPL Close Approach needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are isEven (humor) and JPL Close Approach free for commercial use?
isEven (humor) has unclear commercial terms, and JPL Close Approach 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.