Lookup.im API vs RestoSignals
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Lookup.im API vs RestoSignals: common questions
Which is more reliable, Lookup.im API or RestoSignals?
On our scheduled checks, RestoSignals leads on measured uptime — Lookup.im API at 97.8% versus RestoSignals at 100% 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, Lookup.im API or RestoSignals?
Lookup.im API has the lower median latency in our checks — Lookup.im API responds in 180 ms versus RestoSignals at 748 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 Lookup.im API and RestoSignals need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Lookup.im API uses an API key and RestoSignals uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Lookup.im API and RestoSignals from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Lookup.im API and RestoSignals from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Lookup.im API and RestoSignals free for commercial use?
Lookup.im API has unclear commercial terms, and RestoSignals 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.