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Netlify vs Vercel API

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

APINetlifyDEAD0Vercel APIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Netlify vs Vercel API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Netlify or Vercel API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Netlify and Vercel API each measure 0.0% 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.

Do Netlify and Vercel API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Netlify uses an API key and Vercel API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Netlify and Vercel API from the browser?

Yes — both Netlify and Vercel API 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 Netlify and Vercel API free for commercial use?

Netlify has unclear commercial terms, and Vercel 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.