Keyvalue vs YADG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Keyvalue vs YADG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or YADG?
On our scheduled checks, Keyvalue leads on measured uptime — Keyvalue at 86.3% versus YADG at 2.9% 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 YADG?
Keyvalue has the lower median latency in our checks — Keyvalue responds in 855 ms versus YADG at 1308 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 YADG need an API key?
Keyvalue needs no key, while YADG requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Keyvalue first.
Can I call Keyvalue and YADG from the browser?
Only Keyvalue is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. YADG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Keyvalue and YADG free for commercial use?
Keyvalue has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.