Mediastack vs OkSurf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Mediastack vs OkSurf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Mediastack or OkSurf?
Both are neck-and-neck — Mediastack and OkSurf each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Mediastack or OkSurf?
Mediastack has the lower median latency in our checks — Mediastack responds in 449 ms versus OkSurf at 624 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 Mediastack and OkSurf need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while Mediastack requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call Mediastack and OkSurf from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Mediastack and OkSurf from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Mediastack and OkSurf free for commercial use?
Mediastack has unclear commercial terms, and OkSurf 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.