OnSched Consumer API vs Spoo.me
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OnSched Consumer API vs Spoo.me: common questions
Which is more reliable, OnSched Consumer API or Spoo.me?
Both are neck-and-neck — OnSched Consumer API and Spoo.me 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, OnSched Consumer API or Spoo.me?
Spoo.me has the lower median latency in our checks — OnSched Consumer API responds in 722 ms versus Spoo.me at 362 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 Spoo.me need an API key?
Spoo.me needs no key, while OnSched Consumer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Spoo.me first.
Can I call OnSched Consumer API and Spoo.me from the browser?
Only OnSched Consumer API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Spoo.me needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OnSched Consumer API and Spoo.me free for commercial use?
OnSched Consumer API has unclear commercial terms, and Spoo.me 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.