Lanyard vs Namedays Calendar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lanyard vs Namedays Calendar: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lanyard or Namedays Calendar?
On our scheduled checks, Lanyard leads on measured uptime — Lanyard at 99.02% versus Namedays Calendar at 91.2% 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, Lanyard or Namedays Calendar?
Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 279 ms versus Namedays Calendar at 480 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 Lanyard and Namedays Calendar need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Lanyard is callable with no signup, and Namedays Calendar is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Lanyard and Namedays Calendar from the browser?
Only Lanyard is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Namedays Calendar needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Lanyard and Namedays Calendar free for commercial use?
Lanyard has unclear commercial terms, and Namedays Calendar 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.