Keyvalue vs Piloterr
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Keyvalue vs Piloterr: common questions
Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or Piloterr?
On our scheduled checks, Piloterr leads on measured uptime — Keyvalue at 86.3% versus Piloterr at 100% 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, Keyvalue or Piloterr?
Piloterr has the lower median latency in our checks — Keyvalue responds in 855 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 Keyvalue and Piloterr need an API key?
Keyvalue needs no key, while Piloterr requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Keyvalue first.
Can I call Keyvalue and Piloterr from the browser?
Only Keyvalue 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 Keyvalue and Piloterr free for commercial use?
Keyvalue 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.