ItsThisForThat vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ItsThisForThat vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, ItsThisForThat or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, ItsThisForThat leads on measured uptime — ItsThisForThat at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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, ItsThisForThat or PurgoMalum?
ItsThisForThat has the lower median latency in our checks — ItsThisForThat responds in 242 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 ItsThisForThat and PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ItsThisForThat is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ItsThisForThat and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only PurgoMalum 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 PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
ItsThisForThat has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.