PageBolt vs ParlayAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PageBolt vs ParlayAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, PageBolt or ParlayAPI?
On our scheduled checks, PageBolt leads on measured uptime — PageBolt at 100% versus ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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, PageBolt or ParlayAPI?
ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — PageBolt responds in 279 ms versus ParlayAPI at 211 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 PageBolt and ParlayAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — PageBolt uses an API key and ParlayAPI 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 PageBolt and ParlayAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PageBolt and ParlayAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are PageBolt and ParlayAPI free for commercial use?
PageBolt has unclear commercial terms, and ParlayAPI 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.