Markbase vs Pick an Agency
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Markbase vs Pick an Agency: common questions
Which is more reliable, Markbase or Pick an Agency?
On our scheduled checks, Markbase leads on measured uptime — Markbase at 99.02% versus Pick an Agency at 78.4% 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, Markbase or Pick an Agency?
Pick an Agency has the lower median latency in our checks — Markbase responds in 866 ms versus Pick an Agency at 783 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 Markbase and Pick an Agency need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Markbase is callable with no signup, and Pick an Agency is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Markbase and Pick an Agency from the browser?
Yes — both Markbase and Pick an Agency send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Markbase and Pick an Agency free for commercial use?
Markbase has unclear commercial terms, and Pick an Agency 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.