OkSurf vs OWASP API Security Project
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs OWASP API Security Project: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or OWASP API Security Project?
On our scheduled checks, OkSurf leads on measured uptime — OkSurf at 100% versus OWASP API Security Project at 55.6% 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, OkSurf or OWASP API Security Project?
OWASP API Security Project has the lower median latency in our checks — OkSurf responds in 373 ms versus OWASP API Security Project at 176 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 OWASP API Security Project need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OkSurf is callable with no signup, and OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OkSurf and OWASP API Security Project from the browser?
Only OWASP API Security Project 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 OWASP API Security Project free for commercial use?
OkSurf has unclear commercial terms, and OWASP API Security Project 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.