Numverify vs OnSched Consumer API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms449722
P95 · ms14881890
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Numverify vs OnSched Consumer API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Numverify or OnSched Consumer API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Numverify and OnSched Consumer API each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, Numverify or OnSched Consumer API?

Numverify has the lower median latency in our checks — Numverify responds in 449 ms versus OnSched Consumer API at 722 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 Numverify and OnSched Consumer API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Numverify uses an API key and OnSched Consumer 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 Numverify and OnSched Consumer API from the browser?

Only OnSched Consumer API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Numverify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Numverify and OnSched Consumer API free for commercial use?

Numverify has unclear commercial terms, and OnSched Consumer 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.