Nager.Date vs TimeAPI.io
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Nager.Date vs TimeAPI.io: common questions
Which is more reliable, Nager.Date or TimeAPI.io?
Both are neck-and-neck — Nager.Date and TimeAPI.io 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 TimeAPI.io?
Nager.Date has the lower median latency in our checks — Nager.Date responds in 58 ms versus TimeAPI.io at 1040 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 TimeAPI.io need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Nager.Date is callable with no signup, and TimeAPI.io is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Nager.Date and TimeAPI.io from the browser?
Yes — both Nager.Date and TimeAPI.io 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 TimeAPI.io free for commercial use?
Nager.Date has unclear commercial terms, and TimeAPI.io 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.