MeowFacts vs STAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MeowFacts vs STAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, MeowFacts or STAPI?
On our scheduled checks, STAPI leads on measured uptime — MeowFacts at 99.44% versus STAPI 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, MeowFacts or STAPI?
MeowFacts has the lower median latency in our checks — MeowFacts responds in 271 ms versus STAPI at 529 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 MeowFacts and STAPI need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MeowFacts is callable with no signup, and STAPI is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call MeowFacts and STAPI from the browser?
Yes — both MeowFacts and STAPI 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 MeowFacts and STAPI free for commercial use?
MeowFacts has unclear commercial terms, and STAPI 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.