Keyvalue vs VerifyEd

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d86.3%97.1%
Uptime · 30d80.0%95.0%
P50 · ms8551933
P95 · ms20513606
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783522020
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Keyvalue vs VerifyEd: common questions

Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or VerifyEd?

On our scheduled checks, VerifyEd leads on measured uptime — Keyvalue at 86.3% versus VerifyEd at 97.1% 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 VerifyEd?

Keyvalue has the lower median latency in our checks — Keyvalue responds in 855 ms versus VerifyEd at 1933 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 VerifyEd need an API key?

Keyvalue needs no key, while VerifyEd requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Keyvalue first.

Can I call Keyvalue and VerifyEd from the browser?

Only Keyvalue is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VerifyEd needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Keyvalue and VerifyEd free for commercial use?

Keyvalue has unclear commercial terms, and VerifyEd 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.