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Noozra vs Photon API

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

APINoozraNEW—Photon APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (aggregated RSS headlines)Unverified
Free tierFree tier available (pricing tiers published at /api/pricing)Free — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Noozra vs Photon API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Noozra or Photon API?

On our scheduled checks, Photon API leads on measured uptime — Noozra at —% versus Photon 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 Noozra and Photon API need an API key?

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

Can I call Noozra and Photon API from the browser?

Yes — both Noozra and Photon 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 Noozra and Photon API free for commercial use?

Noozra has unclear commercial terms, and Photon 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.