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Lanyard vs Vonage (Nexmo) API

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

APILanyardHEALTHY78Vonage (Nexmo) APIHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms151174
P95 · ms1588834
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key; user must be tracked by the Lanyard Discord botFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished10, 120;w=60;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-120-rpm|remote_address", 10;w=1;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-10-rps|remote_address" req/window · 9 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Lanyard vs Vonage (Nexmo) API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Lanyard or Vonage (Nexmo) API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Lanyard and Vonage (Nexmo) API 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 Vonage (Nexmo) API?

Lanyard has the lower median latency in our checks — Lanyard responds in 151 ms versus Vonage (Nexmo) API at 174 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 Vonage (Nexmo) API need an API key?

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

Can I call Lanyard and Vonage (Nexmo) API from the browser?

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

Are Lanyard and Vonage (Nexmo) API free for commercial use?

Lanyard has unclear commercial terms, and Vonage (Nexmo) API 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.