Kaggle vs OkSurf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kaggle vs OkSurf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kaggle or OkSurf?
Both are neck-and-neck — Kaggle and OkSurf 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, Kaggle or OkSurf?
Kaggle has the lower median latency in our checks — Kaggle responds in 250 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 Kaggle and OkSurf need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while Kaggle requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call Kaggle and OkSurf from the browser?
Only Kaggle is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OkSurf needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Kaggle and OkSurf free for commercial use?
Kaggle has unclear commercial terms, and OkSurf 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.