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, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — OnSched Consumer API at —% versus PageBolt 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 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.