Kroki vs UrlBae
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Kroki vs UrlBae: common questions
Which is more reliable, Kroki or UrlBae?
On our scheduled checks, Kroki leads on measured uptime — Kroki at 100% versus UrlBae at 1.0% 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, Kroki or UrlBae?
Kroki has the lower median latency in our checks — Kroki responds in 633 ms versus UrlBae at 1158 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 Kroki and UrlBae need an API key?
Kroki needs no key, while UrlBae requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Kroki first.
Can I call Kroki and UrlBae from the browser?
Only Kroki is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. UrlBae needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Kroki and UrlBae free for commercial use?
Kroki has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.