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OkSurf vs The Odds API

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

APIOkSurfNEW—The Odds APIREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OkSurf vs The Odds API: common questions

Which is more reliable, OkSurf or The Odds API?

On our scheduled checks, The Odds API leads on measured uptime — OkSurf at —% versus The Odds API 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 The Odds API need an API key?

OkSurf needs no key, while The Odds API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for OkSurf first.

Can I call OkSurf and The Odds API from the browser?

Only The Odds API 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 The Odds API free for commercial use?

OkSurf has unclear commercial terms, and The Odds 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.