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MobileAPI vs PurgoMalum

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

APIMobileAPIDEAD0PurgoMalumHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%86.3%
Uptime · 30d0.0%85.0%
P50 · ms—423
P95 · ms—4833
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MobileAPI vs PurgoMalum: common questions

Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or PurgoMalum?

On our scheduled checks, PurgoMalum leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at 0.0% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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 PurgoMalum need an API key?

PurgoMalum needs no key, while MobileAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for PurgoMalum first.

Can I call MobileAPI and PurgoMalum from the browser?

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

Are MobileAPI and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?

MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.