ItsThisForThat vs OOPSpam
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ItsThisForThat vs OOPSpam: common questions
Which is more reliable, ItsThisForThat or OOPSpam?
On our scheduled checks, OOPSpam leads on measured uptime — ItsThisForThat at —% versus OOPSpam 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 ItsThisForThat and OOPSpam need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup, and OOPSpam is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ItsThisForThat and OOPSpam from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ItsThisForThat and OOPSpam from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ItsThisForThat and OOPSpam free for commercial use?
ItsThisForThat has unclear commercial terms, and OOPSpam 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.