Keen IO vs NASA APOD
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Keen IO vs NASA APOD: common questions
Which is more reliable, Keen IO or NASA APOD?
On our scheduled checks, Keen IO leads on measured uptime — Keen IO at 100% versus NASA APOD at 0.0% 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 Keen IO and NASA APOD need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Keen IO uses an API key and NASA APOD uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Keen IO and NASA APOD from the browser?
Only NASA APOD is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Keen IO needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Keen IO and NASA APOD free for commercial use?
Keen IO has unclear commercial terms, and NASA APOD allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.