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