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OWASP API Security Project vs Florida Man

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

APIOWASP API Security ProjectNEW—Florida ManNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMIT (repository license)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — static JSON on GitHub Pages, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (served via GitHub Pages)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OWASP API Security Project vs Florida Man: common questions

Which is more reliable, OWASP API Security Project or Florida Man?

On our scheduled checks, Florida Man leads on measured uptime — OWASP API Security Project at —% versus Florida Man 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 OWASP API Security Project and Florida Man need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — OWASP API Security Project is callable with no signup, and Florida Man is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call OWASP API Security Project and Florida Man from the browser?

Yes — both OWASP API Security Project and Florida Man 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 OWASP API Security Project and Florida Man free for commercial use?

OWASP API Security Project has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.