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OkSurf vs Onyx Bazaar

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

APIOkSurfNEW—Onyx BazaarNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OkSurf vs Onyx Bazaar: common questions

Which is more reliable, OkSurf or Onyx Bazaar?

On our scheduled checks, Onyx Bazaar leads on measured uptime — OkSurf at —% versus Onyx Bazaar 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 OkSurf and Onyx Bazaar need an API key?

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

Can I call OkSurf and Onyx Bazaar from the browser?

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

Are OkSurf and Onyx Bazaar free for commercial use?

OkSurf has unclear commercial terms, and Onyx Bazaar 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.