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Kroki vs ReportForge

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

APIKrokiNEW—ReportForgeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Kroki vs ReportForge: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kroki or ReportForge?

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

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

Can I call Kroki and ReportForge from the browser?

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

Are Kroki and ReportForge free for commercial use?

Kroki has unclear commercial terms, and ReportForge 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.