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Kickbox vs The Muse

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

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

Kickbox vs The Muse: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kickbox or The Muse?

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

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

Can I call Kickbox and The Muse from the browser?

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

Are Kickbox and The Muse free for commercial use?

Kickbox has unclear commercial terms, and The Muse 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.