Micro User Service vs OkSurf
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Micro User Service vs OkSurf: common questions
Which is more reliable, Micro User Service or OkSurf?
On our scheduled checks, OkSurf leads on measured uptime — Micro User Service at 18.6% versus OkSurf 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, Micro User Service or OkSurf?
Micro User Service has the lower median latency in our checks — Micro User Service responds in 231 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 Micro User Service and OkSurf need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while Micro User Service requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call Micro User Service and OkSurf from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Micro User Service 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 Micro User Service and OkSurf free for commercial use?
Micro User Service 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.