Keyvalue vs SampleAPIs
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Keyvalue vs SampleAPIs: common questions
Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or SampleAPIs?
On our scheduled checks, SampleAPIs leads on measured uptime — Keyvalue at 86.3% versus SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs?
SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — Keyvalue responds in 855 ms versus SampleAPIs at 471 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 SampleAPIs need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Keyvalue is callable with no signup, and SampleAPIs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Keyvalue and SampleAPIs from the browser?
Yes — both Keyvalue and SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs free for commercial use?
Keyvalue has unclear commercial terms, and SampleAPIs 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.