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Nager.Date vs Nexmo API

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

APINager.DateHEALTHY100Nexmo APIHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms58567
P95 · ms5531221
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished10, 120;w=60;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-120-rpm|remote_address", 10;w=1;name="crd|generic_key^nexmo-gloo.sanity-service-remote-address-10-rps|remote_address" req/window · 9 remaining · resets 1
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Nager.Date vs Nexmo API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Nager.Date or Nexmo API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Nager.Date and Nexmo API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Nager.Date or Nexmo API?

Nager.Date has the lower median latency in our checks — Nager.Date responds in 58 ms versus Nexmo API at 567 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 Nager.Date and Nexmo API need an API key?

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

Can I call Nager.Date and Nexmo API from the browser?

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

Are Nager.Date and Nexmo API free for commercial use?

Nager.Date has unclear commercial terms, and Nexmo API 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.