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Lanyard vs PostStack

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

APILanyardHEALTHY78PostStackHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms151318
P95 · ms15881890
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key; user must be tracked by the Lanyard Discord botFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lanyard vs PostStack: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lanyard or PostStack?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lanyard and PostStack each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Lanyard or PostStack?

Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 151 ms versus PostStack at 318 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 PostStack need an API key?

Lanyard needs no key, while PostStack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Lanyard first.

Can I call Lanyard and PostStack from the browser?

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

Are Lanyard and PostStack free for commercial use?

Lanyard has unclear commercial terms, and PostStack 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.