OOPSpam vs PurgoMalum
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
OOPSpam vs PurgoMalum: common questions
Which is more reliable, OOPSpam or PurgoMalum?
On our scheduled checks, OOPSpam leads on measured uptime — OOPSpam at 100% versus PurgoMalum at 86.3% 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, OOPSpam or PurgoMalum?
OOPSpam has the lower median latency in our checks — OOPSpam responds in 217 ms versus PurgoMalum at 423 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 OOPSpam and PurgoMalum need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — OOPSpam is callable with no signup, and PurgoMalum is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call OOPSpam and PurgoMalum from the browser?
Only PurgoMalum is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. OOPSpam needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are OOPSpam and PurgoMalum free for commercial use?
OOPSpam has unclear commercial terms, and PurgoMalum 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.