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mailboxlayer vs Nexmo API

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

APImailboxlayerNEW—Nexmo APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree 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
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mailboxlayer vs Nexmo API: common questions

Which is more reliable, mailboxlayer or Nexmo API?

On our scheduled checks, Nexmo API leads on measured uptime — mailboxlayer at —% versus Nexmo API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do mailboxlayer and Nexmo API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — mailboxlayer uses an API key and Nexmo API 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 mailboxlayer and Nexmo API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call mailboxlayer and Nexmo API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are mailboxlayer and Nexmo API free for commercial use?

mailboxlayer has unclear commercial terms, and 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.