OkSurf vs Stytch
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OkSurf vs Stytch: common questions
Which is more reliable, OkSurf or Stytch?
Both are neck-and-neck — OkSurf and Stytch 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 Stytch?
Stytch has the lower median latency in our checks — OkSurf responds in 624 ms versus Stytch at 577 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 Stytch need an API key?
OkSurf needs no key, while Stytch requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.
Can I call OkSurf and Stytch from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call OkSurf and Stytch from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are OkSurf and Stytch free for commercial use?
OkSurf has unclear commercial terms, and Stytch 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.