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Kickbox vs PostStack

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

APIKickboxNEW—PostStackNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — open disposable-address checkFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Kickbox vs PostStack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kickbox or PostStack?

On our scheduled checks, PostStack leads on measured uptime — Kickbox at —% versus PostStack 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 Kickbox and PostStack need an API key?

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

Can I call Kickbox and PostStack from the browser?

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

Are Kickbox and PostStack free for commercial use?

Kickbox has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack 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.