ITIS vs Newton
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ITIS vs Newton: common questions
Which is more reliable, ITIS or Newton?
On our scheduled checks, Newton leads on measured uptime — ITIS at 97.1% versus Newton at 100% 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, ITIS or Newton?
Newton has the lower median latency in our checks — ITIS responds in 1767 ms versus Newton at 323 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 ITIS and Newton need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ITIS is callable with no signup, and Newton is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ITIS and Newton from the browser?
Only Newton is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ITIS needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ITIS and Newton free for commercial use?
ITIS has unclear commercial terms, and Newton 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.