OnSched Consumer API vs PageBolt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OnSched Consumer API vs PageBolt: common questions
Which is more reliable, OnSched Consumer API or PageBolt?
On our scheduled checks, OnSched Consumer API leads on measured uptime — OnSched Consumer API at 100% versus PageBolt at 99.02% 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, OnSched Consumer API or PageBolt?
OnSched Consumer API has the lower median latency in our checks — OnSched Consumer API responds in 722 ms versus PageBolt at 751 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 OnSched Consumer API and PageBolt need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OnSched Consumer API uses an API key and PageBolt uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call OnSched Consumer API and PageBolt from the browser?
Only OnSched Consumer API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PageBolt needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OnSched Consumer API and PageBolt free for commercial use?
OnSched Consumer API has unclear commercial terms, and PageBolt 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.