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MeowFacts vs HTTP Dog

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

APIMeowFactsNEW—HTTP DogNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MeowFacts vs HTTP Dog: common questions

Which is more reliable, MeowFacts or HTTP Dog?

On our scheduled checks, HTTP Dog leads on measured uptime — MeowFacts at —% versus HTTP Dog 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 MeowFacts and HTTP Dog need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — MeowFacts is callable with no signup, and HTTP Dog is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call MeowFacts and HTTP Dog from the browser?

Only MeowFacts is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. HTTP Dog needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are MeowFacts and HTTP Dog free for commercial use?

MeowFacts has unclear commercial terms, and HTTP Dog 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.