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