Noctua vs TensorFeed

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.2%100%
Uptime · 30d91.4%100%
P50 · ms517306
P95 · ms1635839
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — no key (static JSON feed endpoints)
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Noctua vs TensorFeed: common questions

Which is more reliable, Noctua or TensorFeed?

On our scheduled checks, TensorFeed leads on measured uptime — Noctua at 97.2% versus TensorFeed at 100% 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, Noctua or TensorFeed?

TensorFeed has the lower median latency in our checks — Noctua responds in 517 ms versus TensorFeed at 306 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 Noctua and TensorFeed need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Noctua is callable with no signup, and TensorFeed is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Noctua and TensorFeed from the browser?

Only TensorFeed 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 Noctua and TensorFeed free for commercial use?

Noctua has unclear commercial terms, and TensorFeed 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.