Keyvalue vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Keyvalue vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or PurgoMalum?
Both are neck-and-neck — Keyvalue and PurgoMalum each measure 86.3% 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, Keyvalue or PurgoMalum?
PurgoMalum has the lower median latency in our checks — Keyvalue responds in 855 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Keyvalue is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Keyvalue and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Yes — both Keyvalue and PurgoMalum 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 Keyvalue and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
Keyvalue has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.