jsDelivr vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
jsDelivr vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, jsDelivr or Piloterr?
Both are neck-and-neck — jsDelivr and Piloterr each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, jsDelivr or Piloterr?
jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — jsDelivr responds in 181 ms versus Piloterr at 635 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 jsDelivr and Piloterr need an API key?
jsDelivr needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for jsDelivr first.
Can I call jsDelivr and Piloterr from the browser?
Only jsDelivr is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Piloterr needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are jsDelivr and Piloterr free for commercial use?
jsDelivr has unclear commercial terms, and Piloterr 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.