MobileAPI vs Numverify
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MobileAPI vs Numverify: common questions
Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or Numverify?
On our scheduled checks, Numverify leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus Numverify 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 MobileAPI and Numverify need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MobileAPI uses an API key and Numverify uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call MobileAPI and Numverify from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MobileAPI and Numverify from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are MobileAPI and Numverify free for commercial use?
MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Numverify 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.