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ItsThisForThat vs PaperClean

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIItsThisForThatNEW—PaperCleanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished (docs ask you not to hammer it)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ItsThisForThat vs PaperClean: common questions

Which is more reliable, ItsThisForThat or PaperClean?

On our scheduled checks, PaperClean leads on measured uptime — ItsThisForThat at —% versus PaperClean 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 PaperClean need an API key?

ItsThisForThat needs no key, while PaperClean requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ItsThisForThat first.

Can I call ItsThisForThat and PaperClean from the browser?

Only PaperClean 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 ItsThisForThat and PaperClean free for commercial use?

ItsThisForThat has unclear commercial terms, and PaperClean 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.