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