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Keyvalue vs Zube

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

APIKeyvalueNEW—ZubeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Keyvalue vs Zube: common questions

Which is more reliable, Keyvalue or Zube?

On our scheduled checks, Zube leads on measured uptime — Keyvalue at —% versus Zube at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Keyvalue and Zube need an API key?

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

Can I call Keyvalue and Zube from the browser?

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

Are Keyvalue and Zube free for commercial use?

Keyvalue has unclear commercial terms, and Zube 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.