Jumpseller API vs Portscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Jumpseller API vs Portscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Jumpseller API or Portscan?
Both are neck-and-neck — Jumpseller API and Portscan each measure 99.02% 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, Jumpseller API or Portscan?
Portscan has the lower median latency in our checks — Jumpseller API responds in 790 ms versus Portscan at 335 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 Jumpseller API and Portscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Jumpseller API is callable with no signup, and Portscan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Jumpseller API and Portscan from the browser?
Yes — both Jumpseller API and Portscan send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Jumpseller API and Portscan free for commercial use?
Jumpseller API has unclear commercial terms, and Portscan 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.