Lexigram vs Makeup
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lexigram vs Makeup: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lexigram or Makeup?
On our scheduled checks, Lexigram leads on measured uptime — Lexigram at 99.44% versus Makeup at 98.9% 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, Lexigram or Makeup?
Lexigram has the lower median latency in our checks — Lexigram responds in 414 ms versus Makeup at 557 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 Lexigram and Makeup need an API key?
Makeup needs no key, while Lexigram requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Makeup first.
Can I call Lexigram and Makeup from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lexigram and Makeup from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Lexigram and Makeup free for commercial use?
Lexigram has unclear commercial terms, and Makeup 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.