OkSurf vs Onyx Bazaar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs Onyx Bazaar: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or Onyx Bazaar?
Both are neck-and-neck — OkSurf and Onyx Bazaar 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, OkSurf or Onyx Bazaar?
Onyx Bazaar has the lower median latency in our checks — OkSurf responds in 624 ms versus Onyx Bazaar at 607 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 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.