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OpenPLZ API vs Zippopotam.us

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIOpenPLZ APINEW—Zippopotam.usNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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OpenPLZ API vs Zippopotam.us: common questions

Which is more reliable, OpenPLZ API or Zippopotam.us?

On our scheduled checks, Zippopotam.us leads on measured uptime — OpenPLZ API at —% versus Zippopotam.us 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 OpenPLZ API and Zippopotam.us need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OpenPLZ API is callable with no signup, and Zippopotam.us is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OpenPLZ API and Zippopotam.us from the browser?

Yes — both OpenPLZ API and Zippopotam.us send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are OpenPLZ API and Zippopotam.us free for commercial use?

OpenPLZ API has unclear commercial terms, and Zippopotam.us 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.