OnSched Consumer API vs Render API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OnSched Consumer API vs Render API: common questions
Which is more reliable, OnSched Consumer API or Render API?
On our scheduled checks, Render API leads on measured uptime — OnSched Consumer API at —% versus Render 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 OnSched Consumer API and Render API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — OnSched Consumer API uses an API key and Render API 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 Render API from the browser?
Only OnSched Consumer API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Render API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OnSched Consumer API and Render API free for commercial use?
OnSched Consumer API has unclear commercial terms, and Render 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.