Namedays Calendar vs Public Time API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Namedays Calendar vs Public Time API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Namedays Calendar or Public Time API?
On our scheduled checks, Public Time API leads on measured uptime — Namedays Calendar at —% versus Public Time API 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 Namedays Calendar and Public Time API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Namedays Calendar is callable with no signup, and Public Time API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Namedays Calendar and Public Time API from the browser?
Only Namedays Calendar is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Public Time API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Namedays Calendar and Public Time API free for commercial use?
Namedays Calendar has unclear commercial terms, and Public Time 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.