Newton vs Noctua
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Newton vs Noctua: common questions
Which is more reliable, Newton or Noctua?
On our scheduled checks, Newton leads on measured uptime — Newton at 100% versus Noctua at 97.2% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Newton or Noctua?
Newton has the lower median latency in our checks — Newton responds in 293 ms versus Noctua at 517 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 Newton and Noctua need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Newton is callable with no signup, and Noctua is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Newton and Noctua from the browser?
Only Newton is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Noctua needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Newton and Noctua free for commercial use?
Newton has unclear commercial terms, and Noctua 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.