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Kickbox vs Public Time API

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

APIKickboxHEALTHY95Public Time APIHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms358311
P95 · ms3630449
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — open disposable-address checkFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1020s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Kickbox vs Public Time API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kickbox or Public Time API?

On our scheduled checks, Kickbox leads on measured uptime — Kickbox at 100% versus Public Time API at 99.44% 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, Kickbox or Public Time API?

Public Time API has the lower median latency in our checks — Kickbox responds in 358 ms versus Public Time API at 311 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 Kickbox and Public Time API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Kickbox is callable with no signup, and Public Time API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Kickbox and Public Time API from the browser?

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

Are Kickbox and Public Time API free for commercial use?

Kickbox has unclear commercial terms, and Public Time API 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.