mail.tm vs TimeAPI.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
mail.tm vs TimeAPI.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, mail.tm or TimeAPI.io?
On our scheduled checks, TimeAPI.io leads on measured uptime — mail.tm at 84.3% versus TimeAPI.io 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, mail.tm or TimeAPI.io?
mail.tm has the lower median latency in our checks — mail.tm responds in 709 ms versus TimeAPI.io at 1040 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 mail.tm and TimeAPI.io need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — mail.tm is callable with no signup, and TimeAPI.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call mail.tm and TimeAPI.io from the browser?
Only TimeAPI.io is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. mail.tm needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are mail.tm and TimeAPI.io free for commercial use?
mail.tm has unclear commercial terms, and TimeAPI.io 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.